[Oman-L] Oryx-Farm
SAEED
kinggaze@yahoo.com
Tue, 7 May 2002 00:55:40 -0700 (PDT)
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H Hermann K.J. Fritsche
Thank u for interesting visiting oryx-farm ...i would like to provide some information about this farm ...i hope it will be helpful for u..
oryx farm is located in Jaaluni ( Jiddat al harassis ) in Wessta region ( the middle region of Oman ) ..few hundereds kilometers far from the capital Muscat...i am sure that u need a permision to visit this farm but where to get this permission i have no idia....the people who live in that region are from bedouin and are from AL harassis tribe but they are very kind and generous and the protectors of this farm are among them....
Here are other informations i think u need...
1) Arabian Oryx
The Arabian Oryx is a medium-sized antelope that is well adapted to its desert existence. One of the Oryx's more enduring adaptations, as a result of the harsh desert environment, is its capacity to conserve water. Most Oryx feed by night during the hot months of the year, and spend the day under the cool shade of trees, which is why they are so well suited to life on the well-wooded Jiddat.
The move to reintroduce the animals in the wild was initiated after poaching pushed the Oryx to extinction in the desert of Arabia in 1972.
In 1982, following the success of the captive breeding program in the US, the first Oryx herd ever to be reintroduced to the wild was released in the Jiddat.
Since the first release of the Oryx into the wild back in 1982, the herd has been growing steadily, reaching a total of over 400 animals in early 1996.
3) The Jiddat al-Harasis desert region in al Wusta is an area of great interest to scientists and environmentalists alike. It is here that the last sightings of the Arabian oryx in the wild were recorded, whose numbers were depleted drastically by hunters, and where His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos established the Arabian Oryx Reserve in 1974.
The project was assisted by the World Wildlife Fund, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, and the Society for the Preservation of Animals (SPA). In 1962, the SPA had formed 'Operation Oryx' which aimed to protect the animal from extinction. A SPA research group flew to the Hadrahmut where they managed to capture two male and one female oryx. Other oryx were donated by Sheikh Jabir bin Abdullah al Sabah from Kuwait, King Sa'ud bin Abd Al'Aziz Aal Sa'ud from Saudi Arabia, and London Zoo, which had received its oryx from Sultan Said bin Taimur. Nine oryx were sent to Phoenix Park in Arizona, which has a similar climate to the Jiddat al-Harasis, and a breeding programme was started to reintroduce sufficient numbers of the oryx to the wild.
In 1980, the original nine oryx returned from Arizona, and together with four oryx from Salalah, were transported by the Royal Omani Airforce to the Jiddat al-Harasis. Towards the end of 1980, a second group of oryx arrived from the US and in 1981, a third group consisting of four animals, joined them. Thus, in January 1992, Sultan Qaboos realised his wish to see the Arabian oryx back in its natural habitat, when the gates of the oryx pens were opened and the first herd were released into the wild.
Reintroduction of the oryx into the wild begins by placing the animals in 100m2 pens until they become accustomed to the climate, indigenous plants, and each other. The oryx interact in hierarchies and form leaders, which the others follow. The oryx had to be taught where to find their food and initially were given straw until they were confident enough to fend for themselves which usually occurred after downpours of rain, when food becomes more abundant. Observation of the oryx was carried out by a team of guards who tracked the beasts for up to 10km and collated information on their habits and haunts.
The Arabian Oryx is a creature well suited to the arid conditions of the desert. It is able to go without water for up to 22 months, drinking only the dew from the Samr and Ghaf trees. Its white coat provides perfect camouflage except when it wishes to be seen; then it will climb to the top of the hills and the sun's reflection on its coat means it can be seen for up to 3km. The oryx can travel for long distances at between 4 - 6km/hour. The longest recorded distance the animal has travelled is 155km. Its average weight is 50 - 70kg and it has a life expectancy of 13 - 17 years in the wild.
The sanctuary is home to a number of other wild animals found in Oman. The Arabian Gazelle is common in the desert, but due to superb camouflage, is sometimes rather difficult to see. The Reem Gazelle will also visit the area, but it is more at home in the sand dunes. This is a larger beast than the Arabian Gazelle and more nervous, taking flight at disturbance. Nubian ibex are a fairly common sight in the rocky outcrops of the Jiddat. It is a goat-like beast with huge curved horns. Smaller mammals found in the area include the jerboas, gerbils, spiny mice, Arabian hares and the sand fox. Rare animals, such as the caracal lynx and Arabian wolves, have been spotted by the reserve's guards
Finally i would like to add this important ingormation:
Holidays in Oman are the same as before September the 11thnothing has changed Diving, adventures, trips around the souq and the friendleness of the Omani pepole.
if u need any further information be free to ask...
best wishes
SAEED
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<P> H Hermann K.J. Fritsche<BR>
<P align=center><FONT size=3>Thank u for interesting visiting oryx-farm ...i would like to provide some information about this farm ...i hope it will be helpful for u..</FONT>
<P align=left><FONT size=3>oryx farm is located in Jaaluni ( Jiddat al harassis ) in Wessta region ( the middle region of Oman ) ..few hundereds kilometers far from the capital Muscat...i am sure that u need a permision to visit this farm but where to get this permission i have no idia....the people who live in that region are from bedouin and are from AL harassis tribe but they are very kind and generous and the protectors of this farm are among them....</FONT>
<P><FONT size=4>Here are other informations i think u need...</FONT>
<P align=center><B><FONT color=#0000ff face="Whimsy ICG Heavy" size=5>1) Arabian Oryx</FONT></B></P><FONT face=Verdana>
<P><FONT size=2><B>The <FONT color=#800080><I>Arabian Oryx</I></FONT> is a medium-sized antelope that is well adapted to its desert existence. One of the Oryx's more enduring adaptations, as a result of the harsh desert environment, is its capacity to conserve water. Most Oryx feed by night during the hot months of the year, and spend the day under the cool shade of trees, which is why they are so well suited to life on the well-wooded Jiddat.<BR>The move to reintroduce the animals in the wild was initiated after poaching pushed the Oryx to extinction in the desert of Arabia in 1972.<BR>In 1982, following the success of the captive breeding program in the US, the first Oryx herd ever to be reintroduced to the wild was released in the Jiddat.<BR>Since the first release of the Oryx into the wild back in 1982, the herd has been growing steadily, reaching a total of over 400 animals in early 1996.</B></FONT></P>
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<P align=justify><FONT face=Arial size=2>3) The Jiddat al-Harasis desert region in al Wusta is an area of great interest to scientists and environmentalists alike. It is here that the last sightings of the Arabian oryx in the wild were recorded, whose numbers were depleted drastically by hunters, and where His Majesty, Sultan Qaboos established the Arabian Oryx Reserve in 1974.</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><IMG align=right alt="[Arabian Oryx Project]" border=0 height=237 hspace=10 src="http://www.omanet.com/image/oryx.jpg" vspace=10 width=269></P>
<P align=justify><FONT face=Arial size=2>The project was assisted by the World Wildlife Fund, the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, and the Society for the Preservation of Animals (SPA). In 1962, the SPA had formed 'Operation Oryx' which aimed to protect the animal from extinction. A SPA research group flew to the Hadrahmut where they managed to capture two male and one female oryx. Other oryx were donated by Sheikh Jabir bin Abdullah al Sabah from Kuwait, King Sa'ud bin Abd Al'Aziz Aal Sa'ud from Saudi Arabia, and London Zoo, which had received its oryx from Sultan Said bin Taimur. Nine oryx were sent to Phoenix Park in Arizona, which has a similar climate to the Jiddat al-Harasis, and a breeding programme was started to reintroduce sufficient numbers of the oryx to the wild.</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT face=Arial size=2>In 1980, the original nine oryx returned from Arizona, and together with four oryx from Salalah, were transported by the Royal Omani Airforce to the Jiddat al-Harasis. Towards the end of 1980, a second group of oryx arrived from the US and in 1981, a third group consisting of four animals, joined them. Thus, in January 1992, Sultan Qaboos realised his wish to see the Arabian oryx back in its natural habitat, when the gates of the oryx pens were opened and the first herd were released into the wild.</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT face=Arial size=2>Reintroduction of the oryx into the wild begins by placing the animals in 100m2 pens until they become accustomed to the climate, indigenous plants, and each other. The oryx interact in hierarchies and form leaders, which the others follow. The oryx had to be taught where to find their food and initially were given straw until they were confident enough to fend for themselves which usually occurred after downpours of rain, when food becomes more abundant. Observation of the oryx was carried out by a team of guards who tracked the beasts for up to 10km and collated information on their habits and haunts.</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT face=Arial size=2>The Arabian Oryx is a creature well suited to the arid conditions of the desert. It is able to go without water for up to 22 months, drinking only the dew from the Samr and Ghaf trees. Its white coat provides perfect camouflage except when it wishes to be seen; then it will climb to the top of the hills and the sun's reflection on its coat means it can be seen for up to 3km. The oryx can travel for long distances at between 4 - 6km/hour. The longest recorded distance the animal has travelled is 155km. Its average weight is 50 - 70kg and it has a life expectancy of 13 - 17 years in the wild. </FONT></P>
<P align=justify><IMG align=right alt=[Gazelle] border=0 height=258 hspace=10 src="http://www.omanet.com/image/gazelle.jpg" vspace=10 width=262></P>
<P align=justify><FONT face=Arial size=2>The sanctuary is home to a number of other wild animals found in Oman. The Arabian Gazelle is common in the desert, but due to superb camouflage, is sometimes rather difficult to see. The Reem Gazelle will also visit the area, but it is more at home in the sand dunes. This is a larger beast than the Arabian Gazelle and more nervous, taking flight at disturbance. Nubian ibex are a fairly common sight in the rocky outcrops of the Jiddat. It is a goat-like beast with huge curved horns. Smaller mammals found in the area include the jerboas, gerbils, spiny mice, Arabian hares and the sand fox. Rare animals, such as the caracal lynx and Arabian wolves, have been spotted by the reserve's guards</FONT></P>
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<P align=justify><FONT size=3>Finally i would like to add this important ingormation:</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3>Holidays in Oman are the same as before September the 11<SUP>th</SUP>nothing has changed Diving, adventures, trips around the souq and the friendleness of the Omani pepole.</FONT></P>
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<P align=center><FONT size=4>if u need any further information be free to ask...</FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3>best wishes </FONT></P>
<P align=justify><FONT size=3>SAEED<BR></P></FONT>
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