Riyadh’s National Center for Wildlife Development Celebrates Successful Lynx Breeding Program
In a groundbreaking achievement, the National Center for Wildlife Development in Riyadh announced the birth of two lynx kittens at the Prince Saud Al-Faisal Center for Wildlife Research in Taif. This milestone is a testament to the center’s dedicated efforts to preserve endangered species and protect ecosystems in alignment with the National Environment Strategy and Saudi Green Initiative under Vision 2030.
Dr. Mohammed Ali Qurban, CEO of NCW, expressed his excitement over the birth of the kittens, emphasizing the center’s commitment to expanding breeding programs and safeguarding biodiversity in the Kingdom. The successful breeding program reflects the center’s ambition to implement environmentally conscious initiatives and promote sustainable wildlife practices.
The predator breeding program, led by NCW, aims to create suitable environments for animals upon their release back into the wild. The Taif center’s pivotal role in reintroducing endangered species to their natural habitats highlights the center’s holistic approach to wildlife conservation. Through a comprehensive legislative framework, NCW strives to achieve a thriving and sustainable ecosystem that embodies its vision of environmental stewardship.