Thug4Life
15-08-05, 12:22 AM
Oman has variety of wild life that might not found in any other part in the arabian Gulf countries. This as such makes Oman one of the very unique countries ..heres some short and nice information I got from
http://www.omantourism.gov.om
http://www.omantourism.gov.om/Topics/Attractions/images/Nature/Wildlife.jpg
Oman has a surprisingly varied wildlife, both on land and in the surrounding waters. Strict laws have been established to ban hunting as a number of indigenous animals have now become endangered, such as the Arabian Leopard and the Arabian Oryx. Nature Reserves (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/natcon.htm) have been set up throughout the Sultanate to protect the natural habitats of mammals like the Leopard, Oryx, Gazelle, Taher, Ibex, Desert Foxes and Wild Cats.
As-Saleel Park (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/ncalsalileng.htm) is a nature reserve located in the town of Al-Kamil Wal-Wafi (A'Sharqiyah), and was established to protect gazelles and plantations of Samr and Ghaf trees (Acacia tortilis and Cineraria).
Jiddat Al-Harasis Reserve (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/ncorxeng.htm) is home to the Arabian Oryx and the area is listed on the World Natural and Cultural Heritage register by UNESCO.
The warm waters are home to 22 species of Whale and Dolphin. Oman is a member of the International Whaling Commission and follows the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) guidelines in preventing the trade of endangered animals.
Seaturtles are attracted to Oman's shores and turtle breeding reserves are located at Ras Al-Hadd (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/rasalhadd.htm) and the Dimaniyyat Islands (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/ncaldamanyateng.htm). Oman has a profusion of exotic marine life and some of the best dive sites in the world. In particular, the Hallaniyat Islands and the Dimaniyyat Islands offer chances to see beautifully coloured tropical fish and unusual hard and soft corals.
http://www.omantourism.gov.om/Topics/Attractions/images/Nature/Turtle.jpg
http://www.omantourism.gov.om
http://www.omantourism.gov.om/Topics/Attractions/images/Nature/Wildlife.jpg
Oman has a surprisingly varied wildlife, both on land and in the surrounding waters. Strict laws have been established to ban hunting as a number of indigenous animals have now become endangered, such as the Arabian Leopard and the Arabian Oryx. Nature Reserves (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/natcon.htm) have been set up throughout the Sultanate to protect the natural habitats of mammals like the Leopard, Oryx, Gazelle, Taher, Ibex, Desert Foxes and Wild Cats.
As-Saleel Park (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/ncalsalileng.htm) is a nature reserve located in the town of Al-Kamil Wal-Wafi (A'Sharqiyah), and was established to protect gazelles and plantations of Samr and Ghaf trees (Acacia tortilis and Cineraria).
Jiddat Al-Harasis Reserve (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/ncorxeng.htm) is home to the Arabian Oryx and the area is listed on the World Natural and Cultural Heritage register by UNESCO.
The warm waters are home to 22 species of Whale and Dolphin. Oman is a member of the International Whaling Commission and follows the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) guidelines in preventing the trade of endangered animals.
Seaturtles are attracted to Oman's shores and turtle breeding reserves are located at Ras Al-Hadd (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/rasalhadd.htm) and the Dimaniyyat Islands (http://www.mrmewr.gov.om/newsite/ncaldamanyateng.htm). Oman has a profusion of exotic marine life and some of the best dive sites in the world. In particular, the Hallaniyat Islands and the Dimaniyyat Islands offer chances to see beautifully coloured tropical fish and unusual hard and soft corals.
http://www.omantourism.gov.om/Topics/Attractions/images/Nature/Turtle.jpg