Tracking is divided into two types: human track tracing and trace physiognomy. Track tracing is the inference from the shapes of human limbs about what is to be discovered, while trace physiognomy is the inference from footprints, hoof prints and hooves.

Arabs in general and Bedouins in particular have distinguished themselves with this knowledge, unlike other nations, and they have an amazing skill in this, which is almost unmatched by anyone else, relying on intuition, accurate observation, acquired experience and continuous follow-up. Oral cultural heritage has been able to express this knowledge in a way that sometimes almost rises to the level of myths and supernatural phenomena.

The Bedouin’s constant attachment to his “country” and his connection to his clan push him to maintain the continuity of life in its natural form to prevent it from being disturbed. The Bedouin examines his “country” day and night. If he notices a strange trace, he follows it until he discovers its truth. Hence, track tracing identifies the direction from which the trace owner came, as well as the direction towards which he headed. Tracking is considered one of the most important methods that lead to the discovery of many mysterious incidents in the Bedouin community, and perhaps the reasons that increased the importance of track-taking are the following:
1- The nature of the desert land: It is easy for the movement of a human or animal, no matter how light, to leave a clear trace on the desert land; because it is sandy by nature.
2- The small population: The small population in the desert makes it easy to notice any new trace above it, and it also makes it easy for trackers to follow the trace for long distances.
3- Fear of strange traces: The Bedouin is naturally cautious and always attentive to what is going on around him, and he is interested in noticing new traces above the desert land, driven by fear of danger to himself or to members of his clan or fear for his livestock.
4- Repelling dangers: The Bedouin also tracks the traces of various predatory animals such as hyenas and wolves in order to eliminate them, because they pose a danger to the Bedouins and their livestock.
5- Hunting hobby: The Bedouin has been a hunter by nature since ancient times, and he boasts to his clan members about his skills in this regard. For this reason, he scrutinizes every detail of the trace.