Posted by: Sandy Steinman | February 14, 2026

Rare 9ft-tall ‘camel birds’ released into Saudi Arabian desert

Discover Wildlife reported

Five red-necked ostriches or ‘camel birds’ have been released into a Saudi Arabian nature reserve as part of a large rewilding project.

The critically endangered flightless birds, also known as North African or Barbary ostriches, were introduced into the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, in the country’s northwest.

REad moe at Rare 9ft-tall ‘camel birds’ released into Saudi Arabian desert


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