Nafud al-ʽUrayq Natural Reserve

Nafud al-Urayq Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority.

Overview The natural reserve is located in Najd in central Saudi Arabia and occupying approximately 2036.1 km2. It was listed as a protected area in 1995.

Flora and wildlife The reserve is characterized by floras of and Haloxylon salicornicum and Calligonum. It is also a habitat to the Houbara bustard, hyaena, and wolf.Abuzinada, Ah. (2003). The role of protected areas in conserving biological diversity in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Journal of Arid Environments. 54. 10.1006/jare.2001.0893.

See also

List of protected areas of Saudi Arabia

References

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