Fauna of Qatar

It also served as a successful breeding centre for international breeding programmes, working with global zoos and organizations, for endangered animals such as the addra gazelle, addax, beira and dibatag (small antelopes), beisa and Arabian oryx, the golden-headed lion tamarin, the North African ostrich, the Northeast African cheetah, Nubian ibex, and Lear's and Spix's macaws, in addition to many other rare birds.

[5] Marine habitats include coral reefs, tidal salt marshes, mangroves and sea-grass kelp beds.

In the course of a study being carried out in 1986 and 1999 on the Persian Gulf, the largest-ever group sightings were made of more than 600 individuals to the west of Qatar.

[6] Ras Laffan and Fuwayrit are the two most important sea turtle habitats in Qatar, their natural geography offering a suitable breeding ground, particularly within their sandspits.

[7] During the sea turtle breeding season (late spring and early summer), the Ministry of Municipality and Environment (MME) closes certain beaches to visitors and periodically patrols nesting sites.