Saudi Arabia: AlUla releases chukar partridges in Sharaan Reserve to breed the species
The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in
collaboration with the Royal Commission for
AlUla (RCU), has released 30 chukar
partridges (Alectoris chukar) into the Sharaan
Nature Reserve, marking the launch of NCW’s first partridge release
initiative under the National Program for the Breeding and Reintroduction of
Endangered Wildlife Species.
Dr. Mohammed
Qurban, CEO of NCW, said the release reflects the center’s commitment to
protecting and restoring the Kingdom’s natural ecosystems. He noted that NCW is
expanding its breeding and rehabilitation programs for native species through
close partnerships with government and conservation organizations.
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This initiative is part of four
dedicated partridge breeding programs established by NCW to safeguard native
species and preserve their natural habitats. The effort aligns with the
objectives of Saudi Vision 2030,
the Saudi
Green Initiative, and the National
Environment Strategy, all of which emphasize sustainable environmental
stewardship and biodiversity conservation.
Chukar partridges are integral to mountain
and semi-mountainous ecosystems, contributing to ecological balance by feeding
on seeds and insects, which helps maintain the natural food chain. They also
serve as indicator species, signaling the health and stability of their
surrounding environment.
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NCW continues to advance its captive
breeding and reintroduction programs for endangered wildlife in line with international
conservation standards. Supported by specialized breeding centers and ongoing
scientific monitoring, these programs play a key role in achieving the center’s
vision of promoting thriving ecosystems and sustainable biodiversity across
Saudi Arabia.
Source: https://www.oananews.org/
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