Also, there is some land reptiles, such as mountain lizard. A natural reserve on the northern Egyptian coast extending from west Alexandria to Matroh was established to protect several species of animals, such as gazalle, wild rabbit, predatory bird, sea shell, snail, reptiles and other animals. In addition to the rare plants at this region which have great scientific and medical benefits, such as wild thyme, oriental variety of worm wood. There are also other pasture plants. This reserve has areas completely surrounded by a fence to prevent trespassing.
Fishing is banned in certain areas, while other areas are completely accessible to visitors.
Abou mangal looks like a holy bird that died out since the nineteenth century and it is taken as symbol of the reserve. In Port Said Governorate , 30Km. The reserve aims at maintaining natural resources in Manzala lake and historical monuments in Tenies area. It is surrounded by mountains. It has a religious significance, including St. Catherine Monastery, Moses Mountain, Abbas Mountain, Safafa Mountain, Catherine Mountain, a path through which Prophet Moses and the Israelis passed in their exodus from Egypt, also the Holy Family Path, Mahmal Road and Nabi Saleh Tomb.