Canines

Common Jackal, Canis

aureus

Arabian Wolf, Canis lupus arabs

Once common throughout the Arabian Peninsula the number of Arabian wolves has declined dramatically during the last half century and has now disappeared from large parts of its former range.

Blanford's Fox, Vulpes cana

This species was only confirmed in the United Arab Emirates in 1995. With cat-like agility the Blanford's fox is able to navigate the rock terrain found throughout the arid mountain, which is its preferred habitat.

Sand Fox, Vulpes rueppellii sadea

A desert specialist, the sand fox inhabits the vast sand seas and desert fringes of the Arabian Peninsula. Long course hairs on the soles of its feet protect the pads from the hot sand.

Arabian Red Fox, Vulpes vulpes arabica

One of only a handful of species that is thriving, despite the rapid development and expansion that is currently taking place in the region. The red fox is the largest of the three fox species found in Arabia.

Felines

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus

The Arabian cheetah is believed to have gone extinct in the 1970s. The BCEAW is now home to some 30 north east African cheetah that were confiscated when they were illegally imported into the UAE.

Asian Caracal, Caracal caracal schmitzi

Gordon's Wildcat, Felis silvestris gordoni

Sand Cat, Felis margarita harrisoni

Arabian Leopard, Panthera pardus nimr

Ungulates

Arabian tahr, Hemitragus jayakari

The Arabian tahr or Waal al Arabi is one of the rarest ungulates in the world today. Found only in the Hajar mountains of eastern Oman and the north eastern United Arab Emirates. more ....

Nubian Ibex, Capra nubiana