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Rare Red-Necked Ostriches Introduced in Saudi Arabia to Replace Birds That Went Extinct More Than 80 Years Ago

The released birds are the closest living relatives of the extinct Arabian ostrich. The flightless animals' return is part of ...
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Rare 9ft-tall 'camel birds' released into Saudi Arabian desert

Ostriches are also known as camel birds, because they are said to resemble the humped mammal from a distance, and are equally ...
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Rare 9-ft "camel birds" released into Saudi desert

Rare, 9‑foot-tall red‑necked ostriches, sometimes nicknamed “camel birds” for their towering height and desert stride, have ...
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Imam Turki Royal Natural Reserve Announces Hatching of Three Red-necked Ostrich Eggs

The first occurrence of red-necked ostriches in the north of the Kingdom after being extinct for more than 100 years. RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA, April 26, 2024 ...
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Critically Endangered 'Camel Bird' Returns To Saudi Arabia After Almost 100 Years

The 'camel bird' has made its return to Saudi Arabia's royal reserve after almost 100 years. The Kingdom's Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve reintroduced the critically endangered red-necked ...