Research shows that Saudi Arabia's ecosystems have a great range of predators.
RIYADH: In a research titled "Predator Diversity and Conservation in Saudi Arabia,"
which was published in the journal Diversity, the National Center for Wildlife
listed 14 predator species from six groups in the Kingdom.
According to the Saudi Press Agency, the center used camera trap technology to
record 4,787 nights of footage from 58 predator habitats, collecting information
on species richness, diet, distribution, threats, and ecological features.
The most commonly observed species was the red fox, which was found in 15
ecological sites. The striped hyena, which was found in 13 sites, was most common
in the Raidah Protected Area in Asir.
According to SPA, the honey badger was the least common species seen, although
the Arabian wolf was also widely distributed.
According to the study, a variety of predator species can be found in Saudi Arabia's
environments, particularly in the southwest parts of Asir, Jazan, the Najran highlands,
and the Sarawat Mountains.
In desert habitats, sand cats and sand foxes have also been observed.
According to SPA, the study brought to light serious dangers to predators, such as
habitat destruction, trafficking, poisoning, and killing.
Mohammed Ali Qurban, the CEO of the National Center for Wildlife, stressed the
importance of more research to learn more about the lives, habitats, and genetic
characteristics of the species.
"This will improve the efficacy of conservation and habitat rehabilitation efforts,
advance our scientific understanding, and have a positive effect on the preservation
of biodiversity for these wild species in their natural habitats," he stated.
Source arabnews.com
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