Animals

Photo: Erfan Samanfar

Endangered

Since a while ago, scientists have been talking about the sixth extinction. They have announced that half of the animal species on earth will become extinct by 2100. In Iran, population growth, habitat destruction, lack of awareness, and overhunting have caused the loss of a large number of animals. In recent years, the Caspian tiger and the Iranian lion have become extinct, and currently, about 128 species of vertebrates, including the great bustard, cheetah, and salamander, are endangered in Iran. In this collection, which has taken approximately 10 years to photograph, several Iranian animals that are in severe danger of extinction are showcased.

ٍPhoto: Erfan Samanfar

Persian fallow deer

The Persian fallow deer’s natural habitat is the dense forests of the Zagros region and areas in southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan. The unique animal species has been living across the Mesopotamia region for centuries. It was thought to be extinct in Iran until 1951 when the animal was seen in Dez and Karkheh National Parks in Khuzestan.

Major veterinary center in northern Iran

A photo album depicts a major veterinary center in Iran’s northern Alborz Province on October 17, 2023. The center, which is totally managed by non-governmental institutions, aims to preserve, provide health services and prevent the smuggling of wild animals.