The Arabian Lynx (Lynx caracal schmitzi), classified as critically endangered species on the UAE's National Red List, has been spotted at the Wadi Wurayah National Park in Fujairah after more than two years.
The animal was captured on motion-sensor cameras as part of the ‘Notice Nature’ initiative, supported by Mashreq Bank in collaboration with Fujairah Environment Authority and Emirates Nature–WWF.
The sensor cameras captured the images automatically by day and night using infrared technology. The discovery adds to the park’s record of rare wildlife, including the seldom-seen Blanford’s fox.
Each confirmed sighting provides vital data to assess the species’ status, safeguard its fragile habitats, and enhance long-term conservation strategies.
The Arabian Lynx was last recorded in 2019 at Jebel Hafeet and in March 2023 near Wadi Shees. The recent sighting represents a significant milestone for the ongoing national biodiversity and nature conservation initiatives, and offers renewed hope for its survival.
Known for its muscular build and distinctive black ear tufts, the Arabian lynx plays a crucial role in maintaining the ecological balance of mountain ecosystems. Although native to the mountains and deserts of the UAE and the Arabian Peninsula, it is an elusive and mainly nocturnal species, rarely seen in the wild.
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