Animals found in the UAE
Arabian Tahr
Arabian Oryx
The Sand Gazelle & Mountain Gazelle
Arabian Wolf
Striped Hyena
The Red Fox
Caracal
Arabian Wildcat
Sand Cat
Arabian Leopard
Long-eared hedgehog
Egyptian Fruit Bat
Horned Viper
Camels
Camels have always been very important in the lives of the Emiratis. The camels in the UAE are one-humped camels called dromedaries. They are domesticated animals which provide milk, meat and hair for their owners. Their dung was also burned to provide heat. They were also given as a dowry for Bedu (Bedouin) brides. They used to bring people and goods from place to place so they were nicknamed the ships of the desert. Camels can live in hot, dry climates because they do not need much water. For that reason they are ideal for countries such as the UAE.
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Sperm Whale
Risso's Dolphin
Click below to see some pictures of Dolphins:
Sea Snake
Green Sea Turtle
Plovers
Broad-billed Sandpiper
Comorant
Sooty Falcon
Bonelli's Eagle
Lappet-faced Vulture
Flamingoes
Here are some more birds that you might see in the UAE.