Saja Umm Ar-Rimth Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority.[1]

Overview

The natural reserve is located in central Saudi Arabia with an area of 6,528.2 km2 (2,520.6 sq mi). It was designated as a natural reserve in 1995.[2]

Birdlife

The reserve is a destination for migrant Houbara. In 1998, the reserve is selected as a site for Houbara re-introduction.[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Saja Um Al-Rimth - Saudi Wildlife Authority". www.swa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  2. ↑ "Saja / Umm ar-Rimth". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  3. ↑ Pritpal S. Soorae (2010). Global Re-introduction Perspectives: Additional Case Studies from Around the Globe. IUCN. pp. 134–. ISBN 978-2-8317-1320-5.


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