Saudi Royal Reserve Records More Than 40 Arabian Sand Gazelle Births
RIYADH, June 9 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Nature Reserve Development Authority recorded more than 40 Arabian sand gazelle births from the beginning of 2026 through the end of the first quarter, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The authority said the births reflect progress in endangered species reintroduction programs and efforts to conserve biodiversity within the reserve.
The births were documented through continuous field monitoring by specialized teams.
The authority linked the natural reproduction rate to the quality of the reserve’s habitats, protection programs, habitat management and environmental conditions supporting the species’ stability and reproduction.
Wildlife reproduction in natural habitats is considered a key indicator of the success of breeding and reintroduction programs.
The progress marks a shift from managed breeding and care programs to self-sustaining reproduction in the wild.
The Arabian sand gazelle is one of the Arabian Peninsula’s prominent environmental symbols.
Its population declined over past decades due to overhunting and environmental changes, leading to specialized conservation and reintroduction programs.
Imam Turki bin Abdullah Royal Reserve is Saudi Arabia’s second-largest terrestrial nature reserve, covering more than 91,500 square kilometers in northeastern Saudi Arabia.
The reserve extends across the Northern Borders, Al-Jouf, Hail, Qassim and Eastern Region, with diverse habitats, topography and geographical formations supporting wildlife and plant species.
