Al-Tubayq Natural Reserve

Protected area in Saudi Arabia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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

Overview

Al-Tubayq Natural Reserves is located in northwest Saudi Arabia, on the border with Jordan. It covers an area of 12,105.0 km² (4,673.8 sq mi). The reserve was designated 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

List of protected areas of Saudi Arabia

References

External links

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