Riyadh: A first-of-its-kind programme which will return falcons to their natural habitats launches today.
The 'Hadad' programme by the Saudi Falcons Club will be organised with the help of the Special Forces for Environmental Security, the National Center for Wildlife Development and several volunteers, Arab News reported.
The project, which will help boost the kingdom's falcon population, aims to strengthen Saudi's pioneering role in protecting wildlife and the natural environment.
The falcons will be carefully monitored to gain a more detailed understanding of their behaviour in the wild and their ability to adapt.
More than 20,000 active falconers in the kingdom are represented by the Saudi Falcon Club.
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