Wildlife Conservation Yemen Project #48071

Emergency intervention to assess and conserve the

by Sanid Organization for Relief and Development

Emergency intervention to assess and conserve the

Project Report | Jul 3, 2024
Protecting the Arabian leopard in Yemen from extinction

By Muhammad Abu Haider | project Manager

Monthly performance report - local partner
Sanid Organization for Nature Conservation (SONC)For the project: Protecting the Arabian leopard in Yemen from extinction

July 2024 ADprepared by : Muhammad Abu Haider

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Project's Data

Project Name :Protecting the Arabian leopard in Yemen from extinction

The project Location :Yemen

Name of the organization applying for the scholarship : Sanid Organization for Relief and Development ( SORD )

Report duration : starting date : 1 4 2024 Expiry date : 1 7 2024

Organization address : Municipality of the Capital - People's District - Al-Habbari

phone number :0096701205757

Report preparer :Muhammad Abu Haider

Current Position :Project manager

E-mail : programmes officer@sanid org

mobile number :00967 775907606

The organization's website :www sanid org

Overview On the situation of the Arabian leopard in Yemen

The Arabian leopard is found in mountainous areas, as Yemen is one of the most prominent environments in which it has been endemic since ancient times, which led the Yemeni government to declare it the national animal

It is found in several areas in the country, including: Al-Mahra, Al-Dhalea, and in the Yafaa Mountains, Abyan, Shabwa, Al-Bayda, Radaa, Ibb , and the Bani Qais Reserve in Hajjah

Dozens of tigers are also present as part of their preservation in a number of zoos in Yemen, such as: the Zoo in the capital, Sana’a, the Ibb Zoo , and the Zoo in Taiz, southwest of the country

It also exists The Arabian leopard in the “Kur Al-Awaliq” mountains in the Yemeni governorate of Shabwa, after disappearing for 20 years from the areas of Shabwa

The Arabian leopard faces the threat of being hunted with justification It preys on sheep owned by citizens Which made him vulnerable to being killed by sheep owners in Shabwa who threatened to kill the tiger in retaliation for the killing of his sheep

It seems daunting and very difficult to protect a wild animal, which requires the SANID organization (Nature Conservation Sector ) By working hard and calling on the concerned authorities to take action and coordination in order to raise awareness among the people of the areas where the Arabian leopard is found and inhabited

This requires activating awareness and guiding the population about the importance of preserving the rare animals that characterize their regions, such as the Arabian leopard

The presence of rare animals and endangered species means that these animals are older than humans and are among the original settlers on Earth, and we should respect that

Activities carried out :

SANID ( Nature Conservation Sector ) seeks , through the official and competent authorities to activate the laws in force in Yemen that protect this type of animal It also seeks to enact strict laws and not tolerate anyone who hunts any rare animal and places it in prison for a period of no less than five years, to be an example to everyone He assaults these animals By implementing the following :

Conducting awareness-raising among the people of the areas where the Arabian leopard is found and inhabited
Training for volunteers from local activists in the targeted areas on the process of monitoring and reporting violations against the Arabian leopard in the three most affected areas
3 meetings were held with the Environmental Protection Authority and proposals were presented about work and coordination between the organization and the Authority in contracting with legal offices and consultants to review the laws in force in Yemen related to the protection of endangered wild animals, the most important of which is the Arabian leopard
Implementing awareness in areas where the Arabian leopard is present, criminalizing smuggling and killing, and reporting any dangers to which the Arabian leopard is exposed
Six visits were made to educational institutions (schools, universities, and institutes) to emphasize to students the importance of preserving and protecting the Arabian leopard, in coordination with educational institutions
2 meetings were held with the competent government authorities to activate the role of protection and legal prosecution of those who commit crimes against this animal
Field visits were made to areas where the Arabian leopard is found, meeting with local officials and presenting a study of the necessity of creating centers for monitoring and tracking wild animals and obtaining sufficient data to develop protection plans
Field trip to the zoos in Sana’a and Taiz and the Malhan Reserve and learn about the needs of the Arabian leopard, where the female Arabian leopard is present (and follow up on the health status of the Arabian leopard
Providing food under the supervision of a veterinary specialist to the Arabian tigers in Taiz Park and their cubs

Challenges and obstacles:

The deterioration of the economic situation in Yemen and its impact on the deterioration of the environmental situation
Lack of support and donations

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