Sharjah's Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) has confiscated 65 sandfish lizards in the Al Bataeh area near Khorfakkan Road in a bid to help preserve them.
Posting an image of the creatures in a container, the EPAA said it had taken possession of the Arabian sand skink after fishing violations were reported during the breeding season.
The authority reaffirmed its efforts to protect wildlife from improper practices and provide the appropriate conditions for the breeding season.
UAE President visits an Emirati family at Abu Dhabi home
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Saeed bin Lahej Al Mansoori at his home in Abu Dhabi on Saturday.
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed sends message of peace and hope on Diwali
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has wished "peace, hope and goodness" for everyone celebrating Diwali, the festival of lights.
UAE strongly condemns shooting incident in Poland's Krakow
The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting incident that took place in a public square in Krakow, Poland, which resulted in the death and injury of a number of people.
UAE foils attempt to smuggle 200,000 Captagon pills, dismantles drug network
The National Drug Enforcement Authority, in coordination with security forces in the UAE and Iraq, foiled an attempt to smuggle 200,000 Captagon pills and more than 30 kg of narcotics into the UAE.
UAE's NSTI Festival receives more than 4,700 student applications
The UAE Ministry of Education (MoE) and the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC) will host the 8th National Science, Technology and Innovation (NSTI) Festival from November 10-13.
