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At-Taysiyah Natural Reserve

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At-Taysiyah Natural Reserve is a protected area in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority.[1][2]

Overview

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The natural reserve is situated to the north-eastern of Saudi Arabia with an area of 4272.2 km². It was designated as a natural reserve in 1995.[2]

Nature

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The geographic patterns of the reserve include dune areas, shallow valleys and steppe desert. Due to its nature, the reserve becomes a destination for migrant houbara bustards during the winter. The reserve is also home to Reem Gazelle, Ostrich, and Arabian oryx.[1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "At - Taysiyah - Saudi Wildlife Authority". www.swa.gov.sa. Archived from the original on 2017-10-12. Retrieved 2019-10-21.
  2. ^ a b "At-Taysiyah". Protected Planet. Retrieved 2019-10-21.