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2022-07-25 19:30
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Extinction alarm raised for Persian bears
TEHRAN – The two species of brown and black bears inhabiting Iran are on the verge of extinction due to natural and anthropogenic threats.
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2021-10-15 20:31
By Jamshid Parchizadeh
Prolonged drought may increase Asiatic black bear-human encounters in Iran
Iran is facing its worst drought in 50 years which has resulted in water shortages for humans and wildlife species.
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2021-09-11 17:32
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Let's protect precious Baluchi black bear
TEHRAN – The Asiatic black bear, living in southeastern Iran and known as the Baluchi black bear, is an endangered species, so a national committee has been set up to protect the valuable species.
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2020-12-27 19:39
By Faranak Bakhtiari
‘Gardeners of nature’ in need of more protection
TEHRAN – Bears are useful to the environment, due to helping new plants grow, making soil fertile, as well as maintaining ecosystem balance, but these natural agents are not paid sufficient attention and are highly in need of protection.
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2020-10-30 16:57
Habitat destruction, poaching endanger Asiatic black bear
TEHRAN – The Asiatic black bear, living in southeastern Iran and known “mam” in the Baluchi language, has biological, aesthetic, scientific, and educational values, but is being pushed towards extinction due to habitat degradation and illegal poaching.
