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Abu Dhabi's Putting Giraffes In The Desert

Dubai's lil' bro Abu Dhabi is apparently doing more than just becoming a cultural capital of the UAE--now it's heading into a new career in being environmentally conscious too.

Well, they're calling the new Desert Islands project "conservation," but we're not quite sure yet. With the first stage just open, the Desert Islands are just southwest of Abu Dhabi and while they used to be a royal retreat, this area is becoming home to individually-irrigated trees and an incredible mix of animals.

So far in the Arabian Wildlife Park section there are 23 species of animals, including the almost-extinct Arabian oryx, along with giraffes and antelope. Cheetahs are due to arrive soon and in time the fences that divide the animals will come down, allowing them all to mix in a "like wild" habitat. Conservation--or feeding time?

Related Stories:
· Desert Islands [Official Site]
· Animal Prints [The Australian]
· Abu Dhabi Sneaking Out Of Dubai's (Big) Shadow [Jaunted]

[Photo: Desert Islands]