DOE launches working group to combat wildlife trafficking in cyberspace

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has established a working group to monitor wildlife cybercrimes and combat illegal wildlife trade, an official with the DOE has said.

War impacts on environment: blasts pose risks to wildlife

TEHRAN – Just as war affects people's physical, and mental well-being, and results in many challenges, its impacts on environment is known even to be worse, posing significant risks to wildlife survival.

Spring rainfalls revive Lake Urmia’s reservoirs for wildlife

TEHRAN – Recent precipitations in spring have restored Lake Urmia's reservoirs, with 550,000 litres of water being stored for the wildlife, Behzad Shir-Panjeh, head of National Park of Lake Urmia, has said.

By Afshin Majlesi

Discover Shurgol wetland: a sanctuary for birds, wildlife, and nature lovers

TEHRAN – Shurgol wetland in northwest Iran is a favored destination for nature lovers and eco-tourists due to its rich biodiversity and unique landscapes.

DOE plans to triple penalties for wildlife crimes

TEHRAN – According to experts, the current penalties do not provide a significant deterrent effect for wildlife crimes, so it has been decided to triple them, an official with the Department of Environment has said.

Naybandan, Iran’s largest wildlife sanctuary

Naybandan, in the eastern province of South Khorasan, is the country's largest wildlife sanctuary.

Protected areas under management rise 18% in 2 years

TEHRAN- During the last two years, the number of protected areas under a comprehensive management plan has increased from 165 to 195, indicating a growth of 18 percent.

A glimpse at wonderful wildlife refuges in Semnan

TEHRAN – North-central Semnan province is home to two extraordinary arrays of wildlife and natural landscapes, from Touran to Kavir National Parks, areas with the largest population of endangered Asiatic cheetah. Here, we take a glimpse at these wild, wonderful places.

Iran’s first wildlife refuge 

The first surrounded refuge for wildlife, measuring some 17.5 hectares, is located in the northcentral Alborz province.

UNESCO designated geopark is a magnet for tourism: CEO

TEHRAN – The managing director of Aras Free Zone Organization says Aras Geopark’s UNESCO designation is a magnet for tourism in the whole region in East Azarbaijan province.

Human interference threatens Iran's precious wildlife 

TEHRAN - There are many threats to endangered wildlife species, including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, fish, and birds.

Yazd tourism hosts wildlife event

TEHRAN – Yazd province’s tourism directorate is hosting a three-day wildlife event, organized in commemoration of the World Wildlife Day.

Leopard in eastern Tehran back to wildlife

TEHRAN – A leopard, spotted several times in Sorkheh Hesar National Park, east of Tehran, has been brought back to its natural habitat.

Hope raises for ‘Omid’ survival

TEHRAN – The Cracid & Crane Breeding and Conservation Center (CBCC) in Belgium has introduced a young female Siberian crane as the best candidate for companionship with ‘Omid’, the last survivor of the Siberian crane.

“Hope” comes back to Iran

TEHRAN – For the 15th year in a row, the last survivor of the Siberian crane, called ‘Omid’ (meaning Hope in Persian), came once again to the Fereydunknar International Wetland on Thursday.

By Faranak Bakhtiari

Drought, habitat destruction jeopardizing wildlife

TEHRAN – Climate change, drought, and the destruction of natural habitats are among the most important threats to wildlife.