The Arabian oryx is on the UAE's latest Red List for endangered animals. Reuters
About 700 Indian Ocean humpback dolphins inhabit Abu Dhabi waters. They are classed as endangered and are included on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List of Threatened Species. Photo: Environment Agency Abu Dhabi
The sand gazelle is also on the list of endangered animals. Jaime Puebla / The National
A female Arabian leopard at Al Ain Zoo. The zoo focuses on conserving wildlife and is involved in research and breeding. Photo: Al Ain Zoo
The striped hyena has disappeared from many of its former habitats and is listed as 'near threatened' in others. Silvia Razgova / The National
The Arabian gazelle is on the list of threatened mammals in the Arabian Peninsula. Pawan Singh / The National
Researchers believe the Arabian wolf no longer exists in the wild in the Arabian Peninsula. Photo: Wikicommons
