Surveys of wild vertebrates in the Kharga and Dakhla oasis and their impact on the new reclamation areas in Egypt [electronic resource].

Includes references.

Survey of the wild vertebrates at twenty-nine locations in
Kharga and Dakhla Oases were carried out during 2014-
2018, inclusive. Thirty-five common species were
recorded. There was one reptile, the Horned Viper. There were
twenty-two birds representing twelve orders: eight are common
resident species, and the rest are migrants. There were twelve
mammals, including two carnivores, eight rodents and two bats.
Regular surveys of vertebrates are needed to evaluate the effect of
human activities in the new reclamation areas, and to update
different lists of reptiles, birds and mammals. Some adverse effects
of rats and various birds (House Sparrow, Palm Dove) as well as of
Fruit Bats were recorded, because they eat seeds and fruits during
the harvest season.

Summary in Arabic.