Wildlife Center Releases 25 Endangered Species in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve

The released animals included five Arabian oryxes, 15 sand gazelles, two steppe eagles, and three Egyptian vultures - SPA
The released animals included five Arabian oryxes, 15 sand gazelles, two steppe eagles, and three Egyptian vultures - SPA
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Wildlife Center Releases 25 Endangered Species in Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve

The released animals included five Arabian oryxes, 15 sand gazelles, two steppe eagles, and three Egyptian vultures - SPA
The released animals included five Arabian oryxes, 15 sand gazelles, two steppe eagles, and three Egyptian vultures - SPA

The National Center for Wildlife, in cooperation with the Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority, has released 25 endangered native species into the reserve.

This initiative is part of the ongoing efforts to breed and reintroduce endangered species into their natural habitats, according to SPA.
The released animals included five Arabian oryxes, 15 sand gazelles, two steppe eagles, and three Egyptian vultures.
This action aligns with the center’s mission to reintroduce native species, restore ecological balance, and enrich biodiversity within natural reserves.
The release marks a continuation of the center’s national efforts to rehabilitate ecosystems and implement breeding programs for endangered species. These efforts contribute to the goals of the National Environment Strategy and support the objectives of the Saudi Green Initiative, reflecting the Kingdom’s vision for protecting natural resources and promoting their sustainability.



NCVC Launches One Million Seedling Planting Project in Mahayel Aseer

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA
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NCVC Launches One Million Seedling Planting Project in Mahayel Aseer

Photo by SPA
Photo by SPA

The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) branch in Aseer Region launched an environmental project to plant one million seedlings in almadra forest in Mahayel Aseer Governorate, located 80 km northwest of Abha.

This comes in support of the Saudi Green Initiative, according to SPA.
The project aims to promote community engagement by involving local volunteer teams in planting efforts.

The main goal targets reducing carbon emissions, restoring plant biodiversity, combating climate change, and supporting ecotourism activities in the region.