Book Arabian Leopard: Impossible Collection by Assouline

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A celebration of a magnificent creature: the Arabian leopard (Panthera pardus nimr). This subspecies has distinct characteristics resulting from thousands of years of evolution, making it ideally suited to the deserts and mountains of Arabia. An essay by wildlife conservationist Andrew Spalton traces the animal's epic journey from Africa to Arabia over half a million years, shedding light on its history and current status as a critical threat . Imagery of the Arabian leopard as a symbol of strength, freedom and fearlessness has been found in ancient rock art, mosaics and paintings over the centuries, reinforcing its position as a revered animal and respected in Saudi Arabia and around the world.

The Royal Commission for AlUla focused on wildlife conservation to protect this subspecies through the establishment of the Arabian Leopard Fund. Key to these efforts is raising awareness of these magnificent cats, to galvanize local and international support for their protection. To this end, two editions of the books are available – a classic and an ultimate – featuring original artwork and photographs that capture the eternal spirit of the Arabian leopard.

White gloves and an iconic canvas tote bag are included with every purchase of Assouline's ultimate collection.

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