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  • The Birth of the First Striped Hyena in the NEOM Reserve — A Success for the Restoration Program

    The Birth of the First Striped Hyena in the NEOM Reserve — A Success for the Restoration Program

    RIYADH — The National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in collaboration with NEOM, has documented the first birth of a striped hyena following the reintroduction of two breeding pairs into NEOM Nature Reserve. The birth is a positive indication of the hyenas’ successful adaptation to the reserve and their ability to reproduce in the wild. The birth marks another milestone in NCW’s wildlife breeding and reintroduction programs, which include dedicated efforts for predator species aimed at restoring their natural roles within ecosystems, the NCW said in a press statement. **media[27

  • Suhail Star: An Ancient Sign of Seasonal Change on the Arabian Peninsula

    Suhail Star: An Ancient Sign of Seasonal Change on the Arabian Peninsula

    ARAR — Astronomy enthusiasts are anticipating the appearance of the Suhail (Canopus) star on August 26, traditionally associated by people of the Arabian Peninsula with the gradual decline of summer heat. Signaling the changing seasons, approach of autumn and gradually improving weather, Suhail is located in the constellation Carina and is approximately 310 light-years from Earth, according to Mohammed Enad Al-Huzaimi, a member of the Astronomy and Space Club.It is also the second-brightest star in the night sky after Sirius. Al-Huzaimi explained that Suhail’s astronomical rising in the skies