A5044897297- Avian ecology and behavior
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Genetic diversity and population structure
- Genomics and Phylogenetic Studies
- Genetic and phenotypic traits in livestock
- Cancer-related molecular mechanisms research
- Fish Ecology and Management Studies
- Animal Behavior and Reproduction
- Turtle Biology and Conservation
- Identification and Quantification in Food
- Fish Biology and Ecology Studies
- Animal Diversity and Health Studies
- Animal Disease Management and Epidemiology
- Ecology and biodiversity studies
- Pharmacological Effects of Medicinal Plants
- Wildlife-Road Interactions and Conservation
Sultan Qaboos University
2024
The Research Council
2020-2022
Human-induced direct mortality affects huge numbers of birds each year, threatening hundreds species worldwide. Tracking technologies can be an important tool to investigate temporal and spatial patterns bird as well their drivers. We compiled 1704 records from tracking studies across the African-Eurasian flyway for 45 species, including raptors, storks, cranes, covering period 2003 2021. Our results show a higher frequency human-induced causes than natural taxonomic groups, geographical...
The Arabian oryx was the first species to be rescued from extinction in wild by concerted efforts of captive programmes zoos and private collections around world. Reintroduction have used two main sources: 'World Herd', established at Phoenix Zoo, Saudi Arabia. breeding programme Al-Wusta Wildlife Reserve (WWR) Oman has played a central role rescue oryx. Individuals Herd' United Arab Emirates been source for WWR programme. However, no strategies accounting genetic diversity implemented. To...
Knowledge of demographic parameters affecting population dynamics is critical to the formulation effective conservation strategies. Sooty Falcon Falco concolor a little‐studied, Near‐threatened species; estimates global size and trend for this species are uncertain. They lay eggs during mid‐summer sometimes nest in colonies. This unusual breeding ecology suggests that driving their growth rate may differ from those most other falcons. We studied reproduction at aggregations on Fahal Island...
Abstract Conservation of elusive species affected by habitat degradation, population fragmentation and poaching is challenging. The remaining wild populations a desert-adapted ungulate, Nubian ibex ( Capra nubiana ), within Oman are small fragmented. appropriateness captive insurance for reinforcing existing, or establishing new, remains uncertain due to ambiguity regarding their genetic provenance. For effective management this threatened species, it essential assess the relationships...
Capsule Sooty Falcon Falco concolor movement patterns were strongly dependent on the phase of their annual cycle, and clearly discernible in terms average hourly travel speeds falcons during those phases.Aims To better understand movements Falcons migration, winter as non-breeding individuals.Methods Eleven tracked via satellite, analysed.Results Movement phases cycle. exhibited limited (i.e. shortest step-lengths smallest areas) when wintering breeding grounds. Migration to from grounds...
The Arabian tahr (Arabitragus jayakari) endemic to mountains of northern Oman and the United Arab Emirates, however, species is faced with significant threats its population. Because small dwindling population, it listed as Endangered. Here, we sequenced assembled mitochondrial (mt) genome A. jayakari into 16,485 bp 39.6% GC content. It also contains 13 protein-coding genes, 22 tRNA two rRNA genes. Phylogenetic analysis related 12 mt genomes showed that forms a monophyletic clade Hemitragus...