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How the Arabian oryx became a symbol of environmental regeneration in Saudi Arabia

  • The species was rescued thanks to the rewilding efforts and breeding programs of Saudi conservationists
  • Its numbers had dwindled dramatically over past decades owing to overhunting, drought, and habitat loss
By Nada Hameed ·
Eight Arabian oryx calves born at royal reserve photos

Eight Arabian oryx calves born at royal reserve

By Arab News ·
Arabian oryx return to NEOM Nature Reserve

Arabian oryx return to NEOM Nature Reserve

By SPA ·
Special Saudi nature reserve announces first born wild Arabian oryx after nine decades

Saudi nature reserve announces first born wild Arabian oryx after nine decades

By Ghadi Joudah ·
Dr. Talal AlHarigi (Right), and Ahmed Al-Touq (Left), Director General of Studies at the National Center for Wildlife, moments after opening the doors for the oryx to return to its original habitat. (SPA) photos

Wildlife center releases gazelles, oryxes into King Khalid Royal Reserve

By Hebshi Alshammari ·
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve Development Authority released several wild species. (SPA)

Saudi authorities release wild species in reserve to restore ecological balance

By Arab News ·
The Arabian oryx returns to the wild after years of uncontrolled hunting. (Supplied) photos

Arabian oryx returns to Saudi deserts

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Release of wildlife kickstarts rehabilitation of Saudi nature reserve

Release of wildlife kickstarts rehabilitation of Saudi nature reserve

By SPA ·
After 60 years, native gazelles return to Arabia

After 60 years, native gazelles return to Arabia

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Exclusive How the Arabian oryx was brought back from extinction

How the Arabian oryx was brought back from extinction

By Jennifer Bell ·
Oman opens sprawling oryx reserve to ecotourists

Oman opens sprawling oryx reserve to ecotourists

By AFP ·

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