The crested tern, a seabird that can also be found along the eastern coast of the UAE.The crested tern, a seabird that can also be found along the eastern coast of the UAE.

Emirates airline has signed up to sponsor a three-part documentary series featuring the United Arab Emirates’ rich biodiversity.

The Last Wilderness of the UAE will focus on the ecosystems of the mountains, wadis, deserts and seas.

It will provide insight into the natural adaptations that have enabled many species to survive in the Arabian Peninsula’s harsh and ever-changing habitats as well as show some of the most important recent conservation accomplishments.

One example is the Arabian Oryx, which can go without ever drinking water, taking the moisture it needs from the plants it consumes.

Filming around the desert ecosystem and its wildlife will soon be commencing at the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve supported by Al Maha Desert Resort, owned by Emirates.

Additionally, the stories of the wildlife will be linked to the local knowledge of Bedouin and coastal inhabitants of the UAE, merging local knowledge with academic research methods and conservation practices.

Series will be aired on in-flight entertainment system

The series is set to premiere on the Discovery Channel in autumn 2016.

It will also simultaneously air on Ice, Emirates’ award-winning in-flight entertainment system.

Emirates currently operates daily scheduled flights between Malta and Dubai via Larnaca, Cyprus.

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