Natural Emirates: Wildlife and Environment of the United Arab EmiratesTrident Press Ltd, 1996 - 243 pages This text describes the natural environment and wildlife of the United Arab Emirates. It features the contributions of 14 experts, covering topics such as: Miocene fossils; UAE rock formations; conservation; plants; insects; reptiles; birds; mammals; marine life; and the bedouins' relationship with nature. |
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