{
  "id": 16520004,
  "title": "Imam Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Authority records 19 wildlife births in Q3 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/imam-abdulaziz-royal-reserve-authority-records-19-wildlife-births-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-25T19:26:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/665722/saudi-arabia/imam-abdulaziz-royal-reserve-authority-records-19-wildlife-births-in-q3-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the third quarter of 2026, the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority reported 19 births of various wildlife species in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve and King Khalid Royal Reserve. The births comprised 16 Arabian sand gazelles, two Arabian oryx, and one Arabian mountain gazelle, showcasing the success of the authority's conservation efforts.\n\nAbdullatif Al-Abdulwahab, head of the Wildlife Division at the authority, revealed that the births were documented through regular field monitoring and the deployment of wildlife monitoring cameras. These methods allow experts to track breeding events, keep tabs on newborns, and study the behavior of species in their natural environments.\n\nAl-Abdulwahab emphasized that the recorded births indicate ongoing natural breeding among the wildlife in the reserves and the presence of suitable habitats for reproduction and survival. He underscored the significance of preserving natural habitats to maintain stable wildlife populations and boost biodiversity.\n\nThese achievements underscore the authority's ongoing commitment to wildlife protection, species reintroduction, and habitat development, all of which contribute to environmental balance and ecosystem sustainability. The accomplishments also align with Saudi Vision 2030's goals of environmental preservation and biodiversity conservation.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — The Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve Development Authority recorded 19 wildlife births during the third quarter of 2026 in the Imam Abdulaziz bin Mohammed Royal Reserve and King Khalid Royal Reserve. **media[2785098]**The births included 16 Arabian sand gazelles, two Arabian oryx, and one Arabian mountain gazelle. This indicates the effectiveness of the authority's efforts to…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
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      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}