Editorial
IN THE NEWS
Items of current environmental interest from around the Arabian Peninsula form the basis for this new section of Arabian Wildlife.
Rodent Fact File
This month’s fact file looks at the Asian garden dormouse, a small but voracious predator with an unusual ability to shed its tail.
Travel Feature: The Big Five
In this issue, Vanessa Jackson visits the Manyeleti private game reserve on the border of Kruger National Park in South Africa.
A three-day walking safari provides an exciting glimpse of
African wildlife at its best.
Arabian Discovery Programme
Specially designed for use with established school curricula, this series is an excellent Arabian natural history resource for teachers and students alike. This month’s article focuses on corals.
BOOK REVIEWS
Arabian Wildlife reviews recent publications.
ADVENTURE DIRECTORY
For anyone who enjoys outdoor activities, Arabia offers endless possibilities. This new feature will provide essential information
and contact details for commercial facilities specialising in this rapidly expanding area of recreation.
e-mailbox
A monthly sampling of the emails sent to our website: https://www.arabianwildlife.com
FEATURES
Wonderful Waders: Part 1
What is so special and wonderful about waders, you may ask.
Hanne and Jens Eriksen share some of their extensive knowledge and photographs of this popular and varied group of birds.
The Unusual Life of Sophie-B
What is it like to share your home with an Arabian red fox?
Yolanda van Heezik describes how she and her family took in a cub as part of a houbara training project, only to discover that she had stolen their hearts . . . and a good few slippers!
The Beauty of Hawar
Michelle Wright outlines ornithologists’ recommendations for the
preservation of this unique habitat, southeast of Bahrain’s main island.
Wildlife Action
An update on some of the intensive efforts being made to conserve Arabia’s environmental heritage and to address the issues that threaten many species of Arabian wildlife.
The Vanishing Terrapins of Bahrain
Urban expansion and a drop in the fresh water level have destroyed
much of the terrapins’ habitat in Bahrain, but with the help of the
Breeding Centre for Endangered Arabian Wildlife in Sharjah, captive breeding may offer a solution.
Walk on the Wild Side
Arabian Wildlife Magazine tours the Arabian Wildlife Centre in Sharjah, where members of the public can get close-up views of some 120 Arabian species in air-conditioned comfort..
Big Five Competition
A special quiz about our Africa travel feature, with great prizes on offer
courtesy of the Body Shop. Concerned about the environment? Read about the Body Shop’s Community Trade programme.
Hanging out with Fruit Bats
Olivia Walter tells readers everything they ever wanted to know about this much-maligned species, but were afraid to ask!
Free Membership . . .
Colin Richardson and Michelle Wright take a close look at the feathered members of the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club.
STOP PRESS . . .
As Arabian Wildlife was going to press, news reached us …
