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The Baboon is a monkey belonging to the Cercopithecidae family, which is native to Africa and Asia. In the Arabian Peninsula, only one species is found, inhabiting the western and southwestern regions. It is believed that it arrived in the Arabian Peninsula before the formation of the Red Sea basin. This monkey is found in the western and southwestern parts of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Cercopithecidae family includes monkeys with long tails, others with short or reduced tails, round face...
Al-Kasr Lake is located in al-Zulfi Governorate, one of the governorates within Riyadh Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The lake stretches amidst the sands of al-Nufud Desert , approximately 250 km from Riyadh City. It forms when rainfall accumulates on the sands of the al-Kasr area, creating a stunning landscape where the peaks of dunes resemble small islands within a vast sea. Viewed from above, the lake appears like an ocean merging sand and water. Al-Kasr Lake is a popular tourist d...
Invasive Non-Native Birds in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are globally classified as invasive components of the new ecosystems they have entered. These species pose a threat to biodiversity when they spread beyond their natural distribution range. A total of eleven bird species have been identified in Saudi Arabia through bird population monitoring and distribution tracking conducted by the National Center for Wildlife . Assessment of invasive non-native birds in Saudi Arabia The National Center...
Al-Kannah is a popular fishing season in Jazan Province in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia . It extends from mid-April to the end of June. It is characterized by the abundance and quality of fish, especially narrow-barred Spanish mackerel (Scomberomorus commerson), known locally as al-Kinaad . The province's fishing seasons vary depending on the type of fish . For instance, the coral trout (Plectropomus leopardus) and al-Taradi fish season starts in July and lasts until the end of February, wh...
Turtles in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are amphibious animals with a short, broad body and slow movement. They are encased in a bony shell consisting of two shields: the carapace, which is a domed dorsal shell, and the plastron, which is a flat ventral shell. These shells have openings that allow the turtle to extend its front and hind limbs, head, and tail. The turtle's slow movement is attributed to the weight of its protective bony shell. Turtles are long-lived creatures, with some spec...
The Chestnut-Bellied Sandgrouse , also known as the common sandgrouse (Pterocles exustus), is a common resident and breeding bird in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Kingdom houses two of its known subspecies, including the (Pterocles Exustus Erlangeri), residing southwest of the Kingdom. It annually breeds in the Kingdom where the country has become a habitat for around twenty thousand pairs. Areas of active presence of the chestnut-bellied sandgrouse in Saudi Arabia The chestnut-bellied sandg...
Al-Bisbas (Commonly known as Rat's Ear) (Commelina forskaolii Kunth) is a herbaceous species that grows in certain environments in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is classified as an annual herb belonging to the Commelinaceae family. The plant reaches a height of forty cm and has lobed leaves, umbellate inflorescences, and white flowers. Characteristics of al-Bisbas plant Al-Bisbas plant is distinguished by its pleasant aroma and leaves that taste similar to carrots. A single stem is cal...
Green Darah Initiative (GDI) was launched by the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah ) in Riyadh City on May 23, 2021, as part of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud's initiatives: 'Saudi Green' and ' Middle East Green .' GDI aims to achieve its goals through practical measures that have been implemented. GDI Goals Green Darah Initiative seeks to provide scientific, historical, a...
Rhazya Stricta, commonly known as Rhazya, Harmel, or Hamad, is an evergreen and poisonous shrub of the Apocynaceae species. It is found in the Arabian Peninsula. It is cultivated in Riyadh City , the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is endemic to subtropical regions. Its robust leaves enable its quick adaptation to desert conditions. It is a medicinal plant. Characteristics and attributes of the rhazya shrub The rhazya shrub is known for its fast growth ability. It grows up to one m. ...
The Umbrella Thorn (Acacia tortilis subsp. spirocarpa, Mimosoideae) is a perennial tree that takes the shape of an inverted triangle. It belongs to the Mimosoideae species. 'Acacia Tortilis' is one of the species cultivated in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. These trees are commonly known as 'al-Samar.' The umbrella thorn is endemic to tropical areas. It is cultivated in East Africa, on rocky hills and sand dunes. Its cultivation extends to the Sahara Desert. Characteristics of...
The African Collared Dove , also known as the Barbary Dove (Streptopelia roseogrisea), is a common migratory bird and uncommon visitor and breeding bird in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Habitat of the African Collared Dove Around one million African Collared Doves migrate yearly to the Red Sea, where they breed in Tihama Plains, southwest of the Kingdom, and southern Tabuk , in the vicinity of plains located west of the region's mountains. It annually breeds in the Kingdom where the country...
The Little Bittern (Ixobrychus minutus) is a resident bird of the heron species in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Small nesting groups were spotted in al-Asfar Lake in al-Ahsa Governorate in addition to large groups migrating toward the region, including transient birds and winter visitors. Description of the Little Bittern Male little bitterns are known for their greenish-black head, wings, and outer, and middle body parts. Female birds have a darker-colored head, wings, and outer, and middle bo...
