Lecture: Wildlife in Oman by Dr Jens Eriksen

TIME: Refreshments from 7pm, lecture from 7.30pm

VENUE: Salon 1, Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas, Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi

LECTURE TITLE:  Wildlife in Oman by Dr Jens Eriksen

LECTURE SUMMARY: Oman is blessed with a wealth of wildlife species. At the latest count, 83 species of mammals, 527 species of birds, 105 species of reptiles, 79 species of butterflies and 44 species of dragonflies have been recorded in addition to an unknown number of other insects. The lecture will highlight a number of spectacular species from all parts of Oman such as a day of 600 eagles of eight different species at Raysut and unique Humpback Whales seen from the shore along the southeast coast.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:  Having lived for 25 years in Oman (plus five years in Abu Dhabi) Jens and his wife Hanne have travelled the length and breadth of Oman in search of wildlife. In this talk they will share their experience from their many trips. Their latest book, Wildlife in Oman, a guide for young people, was published three months ago and aims to highlight the great biodiversity of Oman. Though it is intended for children, everybody from age 3 to 103 will learn from this book, which will be available at the talk.