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Location:
18o54ŽN, and 19o57ŽN Longitude 54o10Žand 46o15ŽE
Area:
11,980 km2 ; Altitude 150-200 km
Type:
Special Natural Reserve, Resource Use Reserve
Year of establishment:
1994
Objective:
The re-introduction of endangered terrestrial animal
species.
Management:
National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development
(NCWCD).
Geographical aspects:
In the south of Saudi Arabia with Al Arad mountains
to the west and the sand plains to the east with Alfou
archeological site to the northwest. Three distinct
local habitats in the reserve: Al Tuwaiq mountains,
valleys and sand plains.
Flora:
A diversity of plant species associated to the three
main habitats.
Fauna:
Each habitat has its distinct species. Oryx leucoryx
and Gazella subgutturosa have been reintroduced in the
reserve.
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