Learn why walking across the desert is “no sweat” for an Arabian camel. See how these iconic creatures survive in their hot, ...

It was only 6:45 a.m., photographer Joel Sartore noted—and yet his clothes were soaked through to the skin, like “I’d been thrown in a swimming pool.” On this muggy September morning, he was stretched ...

Oryx, giraffes and cheetahs roam an "Arabian Ark" nature reserve on a desert Gulf island where species once facing extinction in the region are making a comeback. Since animals were first brought to ...

The Arabian sand boa (Eryx jayakari) is a remarkable desert-dwelling snake renowned for its distinctive appearance and ingenious hunting techniques. Native to the arid, sandy landscapes of the Arabian ...

"The Arabian Sea provides unique conditions allowing a once-migratory species to completely change its ecology. It's a testament to how extraordinary the region is," concluded co-author Suaad Al ...

Murad Mohamed, a scrawny 27 year-old biology graduate, peers through a pair of dusty binoculars, searching for something few even know exists in Yemen: the Arabian leopard, one of the Middle East’s ...

The 3rd Annual New York Wildlife Conservation Film Festival (WFCC.org) runs from January 30 – February 2, 2013. Ahead of the event, Mongabay.com is running a series of Q&As with filmmakers and ...

This article was originally on a blog post platform and may be missing photos, graphics or links. See About archive blog posts. When you think of an animal sanctuary, the Arabian desert is probably ...

For the first time in about 10 years, an Arabian sand cat (Felis margarita harrisoni) was photographed in the wild in the United Arab Emirates. The species is native to the African and Asian ...

Long necks, short backs, dished faces and high tail carriages give Arabian horses a distinctive look. The noble breed, which originated in the Arabian Peninsula, is known for its intelligence, ...