Oman: Environmental awareness exhibition opens in Salalah
The exhibition aims to promote public awareness of environmental protection and biodiversity conservation. Visitors can explore a rich display of wildlife imagery and learn about rare and endangered species native to the region, including the Arabian leopard, Nubian ibex, Arabian gazelle, as well as various bird and reptile species.
The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to foster environmental responsibility and highlight the ecological heritage of the Sultanate of Oman.
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