Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve welcomes 19 new wildlife births

In a positive sign of the authority’s effective efforts to protect and reintroduce wildlife and restore natural habitats, the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority recorded the birth of 19 new wild animals during the third quarter of 2026. The births, observed at both the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed and King Khalid Royal Reserves, included 16 sand gazelles, two Arabian oryx, and one mountain gazelle.

According to an official statement, Abdulatif Al-Abdulwahab, head of the wildlife department at the authority, said the newborns were detected through ongoing field monitoring and specialized camera traps. These methods enable teams to document breeding events, monitor the young, and observe species behavior in their natural habitats.

He noted that the recorded births reflect the continued natural reproduction of wildlife in the two reserves and the suitability of their environments for sustaining these species. He emphasized the importance of protecting natural habitats to support the stability of wildlife populations and enhance biodiversity.

These results are part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to protect and reintroduce wildlife and develop their habitats, contributing to environmental balance and ecosystem sustainability, and supporting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 for environmental protection and biodiversity.

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