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The Saharan Horned Viper or the Desert Horned Viper (Cerastes cerastes) is a reptile of the Serpentes species. It lives in the environment of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is dubbed as horned because its head is topped with a pair of supraocular horns. It is locally known as 'Umm Junaib.' Characteristics of the Saharan horned viper The Saharan horned viper has a thick body and a triangular head, which is common among venomous snakes. It has a relatively short tail. Its body length r...
The Egyptian Spiny Tailed Lizard (Uromastyx aegyptius) is a lizard of the Lepidosauria species. It is found in steppes, gravel, and sandy areas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Characteristics of the Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard The Egyptian spiny-tailed lizard is the largest species of lizard found in the Arabian Peninsula and Sinai. It is referred to as the Egyptian lizard, where its taxonomic name indicates that the first specimen thereof was collected and examined in Sinai, Egypt. It is know...
Ruby Dock or Bladder Dock (Rumex vesicarius) is a species of annual flowering plant in the family Polygonaceae. The plant grows in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a type of foliage plant. It is dubbed as both leaf and legume. It is a seasonal plant with a short lifespan. and it experiences wilting when exposed to summer heat, thus earning the description of an annual plant. Foliage plants are known as annual plants or seasonal plants. These plants cover the desert in spring and during the ra...
The Crested Lark (Galerida cristata) is one of the common resident and breeding birds registered in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It can be found in all the Kingdom's villages and towns, namely in coastal areas. It is the second breeding bird commonly found in the Kingdom that became house to more than four million annually breeding pairs. It has an active presence in Harad. Life of the crested lark The crested lark is found in farms, in cultivated areas, in nearby deserts with shallow tree...
Onionweed (Asphodelus tenuifolius) is an erect annual, monocotyledonous herb of the Liliaceae species. It is found in several areas of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is a desert plant that grows in spring. It is a non-toxic plant. It is edible but has an unpleasant taste. Characteristics of onionweed Onionweed is known to grow at the slightest fall of dew. It turns green once clouds pass over it. Hence, many proverbs were formed, translating as 'being more thankful than onionweed,' a...
Shrubby Orache Plants (Atriplex leucoclada, Chenopodiaceae ) are small perennial halophytes of the Chenopodiaceae species. These plants are cultivated in Riyadh City . Ten of its subspecies grow in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, seven of which are endemic thereto. Shrubby orache plants grow in North Africa and the Middle East. They are endemic to the Mediterranean region. Some of its subspecies can withstand high concentrations of sodium chloride. Characteristics of the shrubby orache The plant g...
Saudi Aramco has launched a mission to rescue the Aseer magpie (Pica asirensis), a bird at risk of extinction, as part of its commitment to preserving and protecting the natural environment. It collaborates in this effort with the National Center for Wildlife in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Smithsonian Institution. The project to protect the Aseer magpie from extinction reflects Saudi Aramco's dedication to preserving and safeguarding the environment, serving as a cornerstone for ma...
The Arabian Bustard (scientific name: Ardeotis arabs) is a bird belonging to the bustard family. A population of this species inhabits the coastal Tihamah region in the southwestern part of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It is an extremely rare breeding resident, or possibly extinct. Its breeding has not been documented, although the possibility remains. It is active on Farasan Islands , part of Jazan Province , where an Arabian bustard was spotted in 2017 for the first time since 1990. Protectio...
The Common Rock Thrush (scientific name: Monticola saxatilis) is a migratory bird that breeds in a range extending from southern Europe and northwestern Africa to Mongolia, spending winter in East Africa In the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, it is considered a regular migrant, yet it is uncommon. It may be found solitary, in pairs, or in scattered groups. Although the Common Rock Thrush is not globally threatened with extinction, the worldwide population of the group it belongs to is declining, and i...
A pasture ' Rawda' is a land characterized by greenery and water, with its vegetation typically growing naturally due to the accumulation of rainwater and floods in the plains. Here are ten natural pastures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: Rawdat Khuraim It is located about one hundred km northeast of Riyadh City and is part of the royal reserves in the Kingdom. Rawdat at-Tinhah It is located within natural reserves, 190 km north of Riyadh. Rawdat al-Khafs A green plain area within a l...
Arabian camels are known for several characteristics that make them one of the most adaptable and resilient animals. Notable characteristics include: 1. The ability to store food The camel's digestive system converts food into transfats stored in the camel's hump. 2. The ability to store water Excess water drank by the Arabian camel is stored in the tissues of the abdominal wall. 3. Rumination When water and food are not sufficiently available for camels, they can recover food and wat...
Sustainable Wild Hunting Reserves in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia are fenced sites with defined entrances and exits within which wild hunting is allowed by virtue of a license from the National Center for Wildlife (NCW ). These reserves operate under regulations and standards established by the center to ensure sustainable hunting while preserving biodiversity and environmental balance, and considering best regional and international practices. Objectives of establishing the sustainable wild hun...
