Species found in mountains and wadis
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The ragged mallow (Abutilon pannosum) is a shrubby herb with erect or spreading stems which branch out from the base. The stems are covered…
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Information on the salam (Acacia ehrenbergiana) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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A handsome, small-bodied bird of prey, the Levant sparrowhawk can be distinguished by its barred underparts and striking, dark red eyes. The…
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A large and powerful bird of prey, the northern goshawk was traditionally revered as a symbol of strength. It possesses short, robust wings…
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Acridocarpus orientalis is a small perennial shrub with highly branched, hairy stems and yellow flowers, which grow in clusters. The five…
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A delicate-looking, drooping fern with distinctive fan-shaped leaf segments, the maidenhair fern (Adiantum capillus-veneris) possesses many…
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Information on the desert cotton (Aerva javanica) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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The most distinguishing features of this attractive bird are the vivid black and white stripes that decorate the wings and the black band…
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The desert lark is, as its name suggests, an inhabitant of deserts around the world. Twenty-four subspecies are recognised, each occupying a…
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Well adapted to living in sweltering desert temperatures, the sand partridge has striking dark red, black and white wavy streaked plumage on…
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Information on Anastatica hierochuntica is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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The domino beetle (Anthia duodecimguttata) is a member of the Carabidae family, an insect group which contains an impressive 40,000 species…
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The water pipit is a rather short and stocky bird. Males and females tend to look similar with greyish-brown upperparts and pale cream…
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The Arabian oxeye (Anvillea garcinii) is a woody perennial shrub with crinkly, oval, grey or grey-green leaves which taper towards the base…
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One of only three native fish species found in freshwater in the United Arab Emirates, the Arabian killifish (Aphanius dispar) is a small…
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Adult imperial eagles (Aquila heliaca) are stocky in shape with black-brown feathers and a pale golden crown and nape. The shoulders…
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A relatively large, handsome bird of prey, the steppe eagle closely resembles a number of related eagle species such as the tawny eagle…
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Common and widespread, the tawny eagle is a relatively large, handsome bird of prey, with heavily feathered legs. The plumage is generally…
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For a desert region, southern Arabia has a remarkable number of dragonflies and damselflies. One particularly striking damselfly, discovered…
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For a desert region, southern Arabia has a remarkable range of dragonfly and damselfly species. First discovered as recently as 1988, the…
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Although the Arabian tahr is relatively small, its strength and agility should not be underestimated. The species has a stocky build and…
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Information on Aristida adscensionis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Information on Astragalus annularis is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Information on the animated oat (Avena sterilis) is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly…
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Males of this diving duck species are a deep russet brown with a white triangular patch under the tail and a white belly. The edges of the…
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A finely-marked, beautiful butterfly of Africa and Asia, the male African babul blue (Azanus jesous) has lilac-blue wings with black margins…
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