First fallow deer fawn born in new year

TEHRAN – The first fallow deer fawn in the new Iranian calendar year, which began on March 21, was born in Arsanjan county of Fars province, the head of the provincial department of environment, said on Saturday.

Persian deer species breeding in East Azarbaijan

TEHRAN – A plan on conservation of Persian fallow deer and red deer is underway in Arasbaran forests in the northwestern East Azarbaijan province, the head of the provincial department of environment has stated.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Ashk Island, a haven for Persian fallow deer

TEHRAN – The Ashk Island of Lake Urmia, which is considered one of the most important habitats of rare Persian fallow deer, has become a safe place to protect the species from extinction due to the difficult access of illegal poachers.

Persian fallow deer breeding in favorable condition

TEHRAN – With a large population of 53, Persian fallow deer roam in the 55-hectare shelter of Dasht-e Naz, the most important breeding center for this species in the northern part of the country, so that the hope for returning them to natural habitat after several decades has increased.

Persian fallow deer breeding site operating in northern Iran

TEHRAN – A breeding site in the northern province of Mazandaran is host to 53 endangered Persian fallow deer, IRNA news agency reported on Saturday.