ClimateSeptember 3, 2026
onager
ON-uh-jer
Definition
A wild Asian donkey known for its speed and endurance, representing one of the native species successfully reintroduced into the Royal Reserve.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'onagros', meaning wild ass, which likely combines 'onos' (donkey) and 'agros' (field/wild).
In the news
The article mentions the Persian onager as one of the 14 native species reintroduced to the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Royal Reserve, illustrating the success of their rewilding efforts.
Decoding nature: How AI is driving Saudi Arabia’s rewilding revolution
Read the full article ↗Arab News