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| Title: | Join the Great Global Cleanup Challenge | | Author: | | | Publisher: | Environment Society of Oman | | |
| | In solidarity with the Great Global Cleanup Challenge launched to support Earth Day on 22nd April, we would like to encourage you all to engage in individual or small family-based cleanups (designed in compliance with local COVID regulations). Download
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| Title: | Biodiversity of Al Jabal Al Akhdar | | Author: | | | Publisher: | Environment Society of Oman & Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort | | |
| | Infographic on the wildlife of Al Jabal Al Akhdar in the Sultanate’s Western Hajjar mountains published in partnership with Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort. It illustrates the main terrestrial biodiversity of the mountain range, aiming to increase knowledge and raise awareness about the most common species found there. Download
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| Title: | Raptors of Oman | | Author: | Maïa Sarrouf Willson, Ivaylo Angelov, Vanya Angelova, Suaad Al Harthi, Michael McGrady | | Publisher: | Environment Society of Oman | | |
| | Raptors are birds that capture live prey or feed on the remains of dead animals. They are generally recognized by their hooked beaks and sharp claws (talons). Some raptors are active mostly during the daytime, the “diurnal raptors” (hawks, falcons, eagles, kites, vultures, etc.), and some are active at night, the “nocturnal raptors” (owls). Download Booklet
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| Title: | Tina The Turtle | | Author: | Grace Todino-Gonguet | | Publisher: | Gilgamesh Publishing Ltd (UK) | | ISBN: | 978-1-908531-00-1 |
| | An educational and beautifully illustrated children's book based on a turtle rescue in Oman. It also describes the life cycle of a green turtle and includes many fun facts. | | | | |
| Title: | The Natural History of Oman: A Festschrift for Michael Gallagher | | Author: | Martin Fisher, Shahina A Ghazanfar, Andrew Spalton | | Publisher: | Backhuys Publishers | | ISBN: | 90-5782-050-1 |
| | "Our purpose in this book is to celebrate this work, and in particular Michael's contributions, and in so doing to celebrate the fauna and flora of an extraordinary and varied country." | | | | |
| Title: | Birdlife in Oman | | Author: | Hanne & Jens Eriksen | | Publisher: | Al Roya Publishing | | |
| | Some 400 colour photographs are included in this book to help identify 250 species of birds, which cover all the common, and many not so common, birds found in Oman. The authors lived in Oman for 19 years and travelled all over the country in search of birds to study and photograph. | | | | |
| Title: | Landscaping with Omani Wild Trees | | Author: | David Insall | | Publisher: | ESO | | |
| | The aim of this book is to explain why wild trees, shrubs and other plants are important to our lives, showing how they can be used for landscaping in our private gardens and our places of work, and at the same time help us to save water | | | | |
| Title: | The Native Plants of Oman | | Author: | Clive Winbow | | Publisher: | ESO | | |
| | A handy guide for the amateur naturalist to identify over 150 wild plants that are commonly seen on walks in the Omani countryside. | | | | |
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