A scientific team registered an unprecedented event in the Sharan National Park - the first documented breeding of an Egyptian vulture (Neophron percnopterus) through innovative camera-trap technologies. The precise recording on July 11, 2025 reveals intimate moments from the life of an extremely rare ornithological representative.
Experts from the Discover Wildlife research center define the discovery as a key moment in the conservation strategy. The population of the species is facing serious challenges - a drastic reduction of habitats, systematic poisonings, and ecological risks that threaten its existence.
Field studies indicate an extremely low number of breeding pairs - around 50 in the entire Saudi Arabia. The current documented nesting is perceived as a positive signal for the possible recovery of the population.
The specialized ornithological team calls for an immediate expansion of monitoring activities and the introduction of targeted climate projects. The main goal is the long-term preservation of these exceptional birds, whose importance for the ecosystem is of exceptional significance.