Arabian Leopard spotted in Oman

Muscat: The Environment Authority has spotted an Arabian Leopard in Jabal Al-Qamar, Dhofar Governorate.

A statement issued online by Environment Authority said: “An Arabian Leopard was spotted in Jabal Al-Qamar in  Dhofar Governorate, thanks to the protection efforts made by the Wildlife Protection Units of the  Directorate General  of the Environment in Dhofar Governorate."

"Great efforts are made by wildlife monitors in  Dhofar Governorate in monitoring and documenting the Arabian leopard and other wild animals through field visits and the use of traps,” the statement added.