Monday 28 / July / 2025
Muscat: The Royal Court Affairs has successfully bred and protected a number of Arabian leopards from extinction by providing healthcare, proper nutrition, and a suitable environment for their reproduction.
One of the most notable births at the Wildlife Breeding Center is the female Arabian leopard named "Al-Muzn," now approximately two and a half years old, which is in excellent health after receiving continuous monitoring by specialists at the centre. The centre, affiliated with the Directorate General of Veterinary Services at the Royal Court Affairs, has also successfully bred and cared for two other leopards—a male and a female—both over three months old.
The Arabian leopard requires heightened care during its first few months, as this is a critical phase during which many cubs face mortality risks, including potential maternal rejection. The centre has succeeded in early intervention to rescue, nurture, and stabilise the health of these leopards.
The centre is currently caring for several Arabian leopards originally from Samhan Mountain in Dhofar Governorate, with the goal of increasing their population, protecting them from extinction, and eventually reintroducing them into the wild after ensuring their ability to survive and reproduce. Additionally, the center exchanges expertise, knowledge, and research with other breeding centers in the region.
It is worth noting that the center also breeds and conserves various other species native to Oman’s environment, such as the Arabian gazelle, the Arabian tahr and other wildlife.
