Surrounded by charming landscapes which are home to diverse species of Wildlife in UAE, the country of UAE is a popular tourist destination in Middle East. The country is situated in the southeast of the Arabian Peninsula on the Persian Gulf. Wildlife in UAE features some of South West Asia’s most exotic animal and bird species.
UAE Wildlife:
Geology
Geologically, the country occupies a corner of the Arabian Platform, a bulk of continental rock which has been the part of the larger Afro-Arabian continent and has remained relatively stable since the Cambrian Period more than 500 million years ago. From a geological standpoint, the Arabian Platform which has been part of the larger Afro-Arabian continent, covers not only Arabia but also the Arabian Gulf and the rocks of the coastal Zagros Mountains of Iran.
Birds
UAE is home to various species of birds like Arabian babbler Turdoides squamiceps, Barbary falcon Falco pelegrinoides, Chestnut–bellied sandgrouse, Desert lark Ammomanes deserti, Eagle owl Bubo bubo, Glossy ibis Plegadis falcinellus, Hoopoe Upupa epops, Isabelline shrike Lanius isabellinus, Kingfisher Alcedo atthis, Lappet–faced vulture Torgus tracheliotus, Mallard Anas platyrhynchos, Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos, Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus, Red–necked Phalarope, Scrub warbler Scotocerca inquieta and so on.
Mammals
The country of UAE features various types of mammals like Arabian Oryx, Arabian Red Fox, Arabian Wolf, Arabian Leopard, Blandford's Fox, Caracal, Cheesman's Gerbil, Egyptian Spiny Mouse, Hare, Hedgehogs, Jirds, Striped Hyaena, Sand cat etc.
Insects
The insects those dominate the territory of the United Arab Emirates include Scorpions, Pseudoscorpiones, Spiders, Camel Spiders, Black Widow Spider, Mites and Ticks, Centipedes etc.
Reptiles
Different types of snakes like Saw-scaled Viper, Carpet Viper, False horned Viper, Horned Viper, Sand Snake, False Cobra, Cat Snake, Wadi Racer, Diadem Snake, Sand Boa and lizards like Spiny-Tailed Lizard, Monitor Lizard, Toad-Head Agama, Fringe-Toed Sand Lizard, Geckos, Skinks.
Marine Life
UAE marine life comprises various species of fishes like Pelagic Fish, Demersal Fish, The Intertidal, The Shallows, Khor Kalba and plenty of marine mammals and reptiles.
Plant Life
Considering its size the UAE has a wide variety of plants that is also a part of diverse Wildlife Species in UAE.
Tourists coming for UAE Tours, can also go for several eco and wildlife tours and vacations.
For further reference on Wildlife in UAE, kindly check travel.mapsofworld.com.
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