RIYADH: The endangered Arabian oryx has been reintroduced to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve after an almost century-long hiatus.
The reserve development authority’s breeding and return of the endangered species to its natural habitat marks a significant environmental achievement for the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.
Numerous births have been recorded in several areas of the reserve.
The reintroduction program reflects the authority’s commitment to supporting ecological balance, enriching biodiversity and preserving endangered species whose numbers have declined due to environmental pressures, loss of vegetation cover and overhunting.
The authority described the Arabian oryx as an endangered species classified within the Bovidae family. It has a robust build, long, straight horns, and is distinguished by its white coat and unique pattern featuring black facial markings.
