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On June 28, 2007, the reserve became historic as the first ever to be delisted and removed from the World Heritage register. [[UNESCO]] cited Oman's decision to reduce the site by 90% and the reduction of the population of Arabian oryx from 450 in 1996 to 65 {{why?|date=November 2010}}.Only four mating pairs remain. |
On June 28, 2007, the reserve became historic as the first ever to be delisted and removed from the World Heritage register. [[UNESCO]] cited Oman's decision to reduce the site by 90% and the reduction of the population of Arabian oryx from 450 in 1996 to 65 {{why?|date=November 2010}}.Only four mating pairs remain. |
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This sanctuary is located in the AlWasta Region (central region) between the central desert and the coastal mountains where seasonal fog and dew deposits play a role in the formation of the desert environment and allow the growth of some indigenous plants which support the Arabian Oryx. The reserve is considered a protected habitat for many wildlife species, including the Arabian oryx (Oryx Leucoryx). |
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For more information, please visit the Sanctuary website: |
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== References == |
== References == |
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* [http://www.omantourism.gov.om Ministry of Tourism] |
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* [http://www.oryxoman.com Sanctuary ] |
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* [http://www.wcmc.org.uk/protected_areas/data/wh/oryx_san.html World Conservation Monitoring Centre] |
* [http://www.wcmc.org.uk/protected_areas/data/wh/oryx_san.html World Conservation Monitoring Centre] |
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* [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/654 Official UNESCO website entry] |
* [http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/654 Official UNESCO website entry] |
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Revision as of 18:53, 12 January 2011
| UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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| Criteria | Natural: x |
| Reference | 654 |
| Inscription | 1994 (delisted 2007) (18th (delisted 31st) Session) |
| Arabian Oryx Sanctuary | |
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| Location | Oman |
| Area | 27,500 km² |
| Established | 1994 (to World Heritage List) (the site is not legally protected) |
The Arabian Oryx Sanctuary is an animal sanctuary in the Omani Central Desert and Coastal Hills. Within its boundaries are found rare fauna, including a free-ranging herd of Arabian oryx, the first since the species' extinction in the wild in 1972, and subsequent reintroduction in 1982 at this site.
The endangered Houbara Bustard, a species of wader, breeds in the wild only at sites in the sanctuary. Other species found here include the largest wild population of the endangered Arabian gazelle, as well as Nubian ibex, Arabian wolves, honey badgers, and caracals.
On June 28, 2007, the reserve became historic as the first ever to be delisted and removed from the World Heritage register. UNESCO cited Oman's decision to reduce the site by 90% and the reduction of the population of Arabian oryx from 450 in 1996 to 65 [why?].Only four mating pairs remain.
This sanctuary is located in the AlWasta Region (central region) between the central desert and the coastal mountains where seasonal fog and dew deposits play a role in the formation of the desert environment and allow the growth of some indigenous plants which support the Arabian Oryx. The reserve is considered a protected habitat for many wildlife species, including the Arabian oryx (Oryx Leucoryx).
For more information, please visit the Sanctuary website:
References
- Ministry of Tourism
- Sanctuary
- World Conservation Monitoring Centre
- Official UNESCO website entry
- UNESCO News Release
See also
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