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Environment ministry considers releasing ostriches and deer into such reserves across Qatar
Tribune News Network
Doha
Have you seen an Arabian Oryx in Qatar yet?
How about an ostrich? A deer, may be?
If you haven’t, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has got you covered. Its Department of Natural Reserves has released 18 Arabian oryx in to a fenced Sealine Reserve near Mesaieed in a move that will be replicated across Qatar with different animals to spur internal eco-tourism.
Tribune News Network
Doha
Have you seen an Arabian Oryx in Qatar yet?
How about an ostrich? A deer, may be?
If you haven’t, the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has got you covered. Its Department of Natural Reserves has released 18 Arabian oryx in to a fenced Sealine Reserve near Mesaieed in a move that will be replicated across Qatar with different animals to spur internal eco-tourism.
The number of oryx in the Sealine Reserve will soon be increased to 50. The initiative comes in accordance with the plans and strategy to preserve biodiversity and to develop and multiply wildlife in Qatar. Besides, the release of the antelope — declared vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature — is expected to draw more people to Sealine and Al-Udeid regions.
The Department of Natural Reserves is also studying similar projects, including the release of ostriches and deer to the fenced nature reserves in the country. Coordination will be made with the tourism authorities to organise visits and tours of the reserves.
