Shada Mountain Reserve is a natural reserve in Saudi Arabia managed by the Saudi Wildlife Authority. [1] The reserve is home to key plant and animal species including the endangered Arabian leopard. [1]
The 68.62 km² area reserve is located in Al Baha with an altitude up to 2,222 meters above sea level. It was listed as a protected reserve in 2002. [2]
The reserve is known for the largest variety of flora in the region. [3] [4] There are approximately 500 plant species reported in this reserve. [1] [4] The Arabian leopard, one of the endangered species, is inhabiting this reserve. There are other species in this reserve including Arabian wolf, caracal, rock fox, striped hyaena and genet. [5] [1]