Abha, Soudah Development Company, a subsidiary of the Public Investment Fund, has announced the birth of three ibexes in the “Red Rock” area within King Abdullah National Park in Soudah. These new arrivals follow the release of 23 ibexes into the natural areas last year in collaboration with the National Center for Wildlife (NCW) as part of the company’s initiative to release endangered animals and the centre’s program to breed and re-localize wildlife species.
Previously, the NCW released two mothers who recently gave birth to the ibexes in the “Red Rock” area. The third mother, approximately two years old, was born in an enclosed area before being released into the project area in February 2023 and recently gave birth in the park, contributing to the increase in ibex numbers within the protected area.
Currently, Soudah Development Company is monitoring nine ibexes and providing a suitable environment for them to live in the park’s “Red Rock” area.
The CEO of Soudah Development Company, Eng. Saleh Al-Orai
ni, stressed that these births of young ibexes represent a significant step towards re-localizing endangered species and enhancing ecosystems in the region. He also highlighted the company’s steadfast commitment to the goals of the Saudi Green Initiative and its contribution to the sustainability of the local environment and biodiversity in the Soudah Peaks.
Source: Saudi Press Agency
