Yes, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia houses rare animals, some of which are endangered. These species vary between mammals, birds, reptiles, and amphibians, including the Arabian leopard, Arabian sand gazelle, Arabian oryx, mountain gazelle (Idmi), and ibex. These wildlife species are located in seventy-five terrestrial and marine regions.
Saudi national initiatives play a significant role in rehabilitating and sustaining wildlife in the region and protecting endangered animals. The Mahazat as-Sayd Protected Area (currently Imam Saud Bin Abdulaziz Royal Reserve) witnessed the birth of the first mountain gazelle in September 2022. In al-Ula Governorate, a female Arabian leopard endangered species was born in September 2021. The first birth of an Arabian oryx was in the King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Royal Natural Reserve in June 2022. Additionally, over 921 endangered animals were released into national parks and reserves in November 2022.
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