UAE: Gazelles roam the streets of Dubai as people stay inside due to coronavirus pandemic

A reader shared pictures of gazelles walking around in The Gardens area, Dubai

Published: March 31, 2020 18:31 Falah Gulzar, Social Media Reporter

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Pictures of animals roaming the streets in different parts of the world have surfaced amid the coronavirus crisis as humans choose to stay home. Image Credit: Supplied

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Now, a reader has shared pictures of gazelles walking around in Dubai. Image Credit: Supplied

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Mohammed Hussain took these pictures in The Gardens area, Jebel Ali. Image Credit: Supplied

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He said: “This is my route every single day but this particular day I got a pleasant surprise when I saw these gazelles walking around.” Image Credit: Supplied

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Two species are prevalent in the UAE, the Mountain Gazelle which are found primarily in mountainous areas and on gravel plains, and the Arabian Sand Gazelle or Reem Gazelle, like the kind seen in the pictures. Image Credit: Supplied

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The International Union for Conservation of Nature has declared the species vulnerable. According to the Environment Agency of Abu Dhabi, the biggest threats Arabian Sand Gazelles face are uncontrolled hunting and habitat degradation. Image Credit: Supplied

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