ARABIAN LEOPARD BOOK

Celebrating a magnificent creature: the Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr). This subspecies has distinct features that are the result of thousands of years of evolution, making it perfectly adapted to the deserts and mountains of Arabia. An essay by wildlife ecologist Andrew Spalton traces the animal’s epic journey from Africa to Arabia over half a million years, highlighting its history and current critically endangered status. The imagery of the Arabian leopard as a symbol of strength, freedom and fearlessness has been found in ancient rock art, mosaics and paintings over the centuries, cementing its position as a revered and respected animal in Saudi Arabia and around the world. The Royal Commission for AlUla has focused on wildlife conservation to protect this subspecies through the establishment of the Arabian Leopard Fund. Key to these efforts is raising awareness of these magnificent felines, in order to galvanize local and international support for their protection. To this end, two editions of the books are available – a classic and an ultimate – featuring original artwork and photography that capture the enduring spirit of the Arabian leopard.