Wildlife

Leopards, which are rare in the Arabian Peninsula, have found a safe haven in Dhofar's Jabal Samhan declard as a natural reserve by Oman's ruler, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos. Jabal Samham, which nurtures several deep streams (wadis), is also home to the world's best Al Hojari variety of frankincense. The Salalah coast has 12 creeks in a stretch, including nine creeks protected as natural reserves. A number of fascinating resident and migratory birds have found these creeks a safe habitat. During the winter and summer months, the winged visitors transit at Salalah, enroute their onward journey to European destinations.