Wild Animals in Oman

For the Omanis, protecting wildlife and maintaining their natural habitat is nothing new, for wildlife reserves were once to be found in some areas of Oman. Reserves allowed wild species to find grazing even in the most severe drought conditions and, at the same time provided a sanctuary from hunters. Today Oman has seven formally designated protected areas for conservation of wild fauna and flora.The Arabian oryx is perhaps the best known of Oman's wild animals. Other important species include:

Arabian leopard. Gone from most of the region the Arabian leopard still survives in the remote mountains of southern Oman. Modern techniques of camera-trapping and satellite collars have meant that the ecology of this shy and very secretive animal has been studied for the first time. The leopard is usually solitary only coming together with another animals for breeding. It is catholic in its diet but studies have shown that the Nubian ibex and rock hyrax form the bulk of its diet. Jebel Samhan Nature Reserve provides important sanctuary for the leopard, Arabia's largest of cats.

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