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Al-Tubayq Natural Reserve

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

Overview

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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

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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

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References

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  1. ^ a b "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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