ARABIA

ARABIA - United Arab Emirates

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Ways of the desert: Conserving Arabian oryx, Gordon’s wildcat, sand fox & other species in the iconic sandy desert landscape of Arabia

This Arabian oryx and desert species conservation volunteer expedition to Dubai (UAE) will take you to the fascinating and iconic sandy desert landscape of the Arabian Peninsula. Working alongside scientists from the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, you will be part of a small international team, monitoring Arabian oryx, Gordon's wildcat, red and sand fox, Arabian and sand gazelles, as well as other flagship species of the desert. From a comfortable oasis field camp, you will venture out in the expedition 4WDs and on foot to study antelope behaviour and social structures, camera- and live-trap Gordon's wildcat, red and sand fox, and monitor them by radio and GPS telemetry. All this to ensure the survival of these important flagship desert species in their beleaguered world.

Expedition contribution Duration Time of year Meeting point € 1770 8 days Jan 2023 Dubai

More info and exact dates www.biosphere-expeditions.org/arabia

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