Unfortunately, the sad reality is that the Arabian Leopard is Critically Endangered with threats to its natural habitat highlighting the pressing need to step up conservation efforts that are so vital to the species' long-term survival. Stephen Browne, Wildlife & Natural Heritage Executive Director at RCU, said: "The Arabian Leopard is a formidable symbol of our aim to conserve and safeguard AlUla's natural environment. Grassroots initiatives such as a brochure and colouring book for schools in Saudi Arabiaĭr. Launch of a series of Deep Dive videos from 10 February onwards, in Arabic and English, providing an overview of the Arabian Leopard and conservation efforts to save the species The exhibition, a collaboration of RCU and Catmosphere, is open to the public on February 10 and 11 The AlUla community is invited to visit on February 11 and enjoy the trail's sandy dunes, gentle escarpments and shaded gulleysĪn augmented-reality (AR) Snapchat Lens showing a simulated Arabian Leopard roaming the spectacular Hegra landmark Tomb of Lihyan Son of Kuza (also known as Qasr Al Farid)Ī digital exhibition in AlUla's Ashar Valley with projections of the Arabian Leopard being beamed onto the surrounding Hijaz Mountains. The 'Arabian Leopard Celebration Trail' is a collaboration of RCU and the Catmosphere foundation and is intended to be the first of a global network of Catwalk Trails. Led by the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) alongside its conservation partners, the events are geared to increase awareness of the leopards' plight and build public support for actions to conserve the species.Īrabian Leopard Day is formally celebrated on February 10, but this year's planned events extend before and after that date to launch the first ever Arabian Leopard Week to allow greater public participation and general awareness of the significance of the day.Īn outdoor campaign to spread international awareness – an international outdoor advertising campaign will go live in the UK with a video highlighting the plight of the Arabian Leopard to go live on significant buildings including Piccadilly in London and NASDAQ in New York CityĪ new 7-kilometre permanent trail at AlUla's Sharaan Nature Reserve emphasising the connection between healthy habitats and healthy species. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) announces a range of activities to mark the second annual Arabian Leopard Day, and inaugurates the first Arabian Leopard Week, from the grassroots to the mountaintops and KSA classrooms to US billboards. Goal is to increase awareness as conservation campaign led by Royal Commission for AlUla regenerates native habitat of Critically Endangered species in north-west Saudi ArabiaĪrabian Leopard Day 2023 celebrates the birth of four leopard cubs at breeding centre and major rewilding advances in past 22 monthsĪLULA, Saudi Arabia, Feb. The second annual Arabian Leopard Day 2023 is marked by a week of activities across Saudi Arabia including an international outdoor advertising campaign, an augmented reality Snapchat lens, and in AlUla, an outdoor digital exhibition and a new walking trail
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