endangered species

  • Iran actively protecting endangered migratory birds: Official

    Iran actively protecting endangered migratory birds: Official

    Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian Department of Environment (DoE) is taking measures to protect dozens of endangered species of birds that migrate to the country during winter, a senior official at the department has announced.

  • Endangered

    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.

  • “Iran” the cheetah gives birth to three cubs

    “Iran” the cheetah gives birth to three cubs

    Tehran, IRNA – The Iranian cheetah named “Iran” gave birth to three cubs two years after she was released in natural habitat.

  • Iran corresponds with Russia on Caspian seals death

    Iran corresponds with Russia on Caspian seals death

    Tehran, May 16, IRNA – Iran’s Department of Environment said on Sunday that it was in correspondence with Russia to find the reason behind death of 170 Caspian seals in recent days.