Al-Tubayq Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority.[1]

Overview

Al-Tubayq Natural Reserves located in the north-west of Saudi Arabia, on the border with Jordan. It covers an area of 12,105.0 km2 (4,673.8 sq mi). The reserve was listed as designated as a natural reserve in 1989.[2] The geography of the reserve is characterized by dark rugged rocks.[3]

Birdlife

The reserve is home to the Nubian Ibex as well as gazelles, wolves, foxes and hares.[4] Birdlife inhabiting this reserve includes falcons, partridges, and eagles.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Al - Tubayq - Saudi Wildlife Authority". www.swa.gov.sa. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  2. ↑ "At-Tubayq". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  3. ↑ "AL TUBAIQ RESERVE RESORT // CEBRA architecture". CEBRA architecture. Retrieved 2019-10-22.
  4. ↑ "Wildlife in Saudi Arabia". www.hziegler.com. Retrieved 2019-10-22.


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