Even so, Rub’ al-Khali was once home to large populations of Arabian oryx, Arabian sand gazelles, and ostriches. All three species became locally extinct due to hunting, off-road driving ...

Historically, the Arabian oryx roamed in the Nafud and the Empty Quarter (Al Rub’ Al Khali). The northern Nafud population ranged over the entire northern shield of the Arabian Peninsula ...

Whether you're a history buff or nature lover, these sites provide a rich journey into Saudi Arabia's storied past and present ... only free-ranging herd of Arabian Oryx in the world.