The Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve’s authorities have announced the discovery of three extremely uncommon breeding colonies of Eurasian Griffon vultures.
The discovery was made just in time for World Vulture Awareness Day, which is observed on the first Saturday in September each year. Griffon vultures, which are classified as Endangered in the Middle East, and other vulture species around the world are facing a significant conservation crisis.
“A rare breeding resident in Saudi Arabia is the endangered Griffon vulture. Four active nests with adults hatching eggs and nurturing chicks have been found by Reserve scientists using drones, and they are being actively observed, according to a statement from Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve Development Authority CEO Andrew Zaloumis.
“One important evidence of the Reserve’s improving environmental health is the presence of Griffon vultures. The Reserve’s efforts to conserve the natural heritage of Saudi Arabia are exemplified by these breeding colonies.
One of the most biodiverse protected areas in the Middle East, the 24,500-square-kilometer Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve spans from the deep Red Sea in the west to the lava plains of the Harrats. It is home to over 50% of the Kingdom’s species and 15 distinct ecosystems.
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