ESO, Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort publish wildlife infographic

MUSCAT: In celebration of Arab Environment Day, the Environment Society of Oman (ESO), and Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort have jointly published an infographic on the wildlife of the Sultanate’s Western Al Hajar mountains.

Available online for free, the infographic illustrates the main terrestrial biodiversity of the mountain range, which is Eastern Arabia’s highest, aiming to increase knowledge and raise awareness about the most common species found there. Various species of birds, mammals and flora are included, along with their listing under the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. It is part of an ongoing relationship between ESO and the resort, as together they continue to highlight the unique diversity of Oman’s wildlife while promoting environmentally sustainable behaviour.

“In line with our commitment to preserving Oman’s natural heritage, we have been working on a range of content for informational booklets, infographics and videos, developing educational materials to share virtually, particularly during the ongoing pandemic,” said Suaad Al Harthi, Executive Director for ESO.

“Al Jabal Al Akdhar is one of the Sultanate’s most popular tourist sites so, working in partnership with Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort, we have created an infographic which we hope will serve to educate visitors about the rich variety of plants and animals they might find there. At the same time, it serves to highlight the various threats facing these species, among which is, unfortunately, unregulated tourism.”

“Al Jabal Al Akhdar is not only a beautiful location but home to so many of Oman’s most incredible natural resources. These animals and plants inspire many elements of the resort and are a great example of our connection with the environment around us,” said Rami Farhat, Acting General Manager of Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort. “As part of our commitment to promote sustainable hospitality, we’re happy to support ESO on this and other projects, so that we can safeguard our unique surroundings for visitors to continue to enjoy.”

Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort works on a number of projects as part of the hotel’s sustainability commitment, including, Dollars for Deeds, where it matches guests’ donations to ESO rial-for-rial. The infographic is part of a wider campaign from ESO to highlight and protect Oman’s environment.