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2022-04-30 17:25
Wildlife genetic resources system to be launched
TEHRAN – A system of wildlife genetic resources will soon be set up to properly exploit these valuable resources, Mohammad Medadi, head of the National Museum of Natural History and Genetic Resources, said.
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2022-03-01 18:10
Free admission to biodiversity museums on World Wildlife Day
TEHRAN – The museums of the natural history and biodiversity will make admission to their permanent collections free on March 3, which marks World Wildlife Day, IRIB reported.
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2022-01-30 18:33
DOE to deal with biological invaders threatening biodiversity
TEHRAN – Invasive species harm their new habitat after being introduced to it by humans. So, the Department of Environment has prepared programs to address and control the biological invaders while supporting education and raising awareness.
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2021-11-13 17:57
DOE drafts comprehensive bill on biodiversity protection
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has drafted a comprehensive bill for the protection of biodiversity to submit to the Majlis (Iranian Parliament), Hassan Akbari, the DOE’s caretaker has stated.
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2021-06-12 18:20
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Where is the biodiversity capital of Iran?
TEHRAN – Semnan province, north-central Iran, is considered the biodiversity capital of the country.
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2021-05-22 19:09
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Biodiversity conservation, an asset to fight coronavirus
TEHRAN – Loss of natural habitats is the reason behind the outbreak of zoonotic diseases so that biodiversity protection is a great tool to fight epidemics such as coronavirus.
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2021-05-21 18:08
“Biodiversity, ecotourism development strategy” conference to be held
TEHRAN – A national conference on “Biodiversity, ecotourism development strategy” will be held online on May 22-24, to mark International Day for Biological Diversity.
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2021-04-05 17:39
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Iran among world’s richest in biodiversity, genetics
TEHRAN – There are 11 types of ecosystems in the world, 9 of which are identified in Iran. Moreover, out of 42 types of wetlands, 41 types exist in the country. Therefore, Iran is one of the 20 countries rich in biodiversity and genetics.
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2021-02-21 18:10
Iran’s remarkable biodiversity museum
TEHRAN – The richest and most important biodiversity museum of Iran has been set up in the Department of Environment (DOE), which exhibits extinct native species such as Persian lion and Caspian tiger, as well as rare species of Asiatic cheetah, mugger crocodile, bustard, grouse, and Asian black bear.
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2021-01-26 21:18
Electronics come to protect Dena biosphere reserve
TEHRAN – Dena biosphere reserve, located in the Central Zagros Mountains of Iran, will be equipped with technological advances for more protection, the director of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad department of environment has said.
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2021-01-26 17:59
Protected areas expand by 635,000 ha
TEHRAN – Some 635,000 hectares of natural lands added to the country’s protected areas due to the biological values, Mehr news agency reported on Monday.
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2020/10/13
By Faranak Bakhtiari
COVID-19 has given a fillip to biodiversity
TEHRAN – The COVID-19 outbreak caused many problems for the world, but in return gave the planet's environment and biodiversity a chance to breathe. The high mortality rate may be worrisome, but it provided us with the opportunity to think more about how we should treat biodiversity in a better way.
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2020-10-04 21:25
Kavir Biosphere Reserve: a trip to incredible biodiversity hot spot
TEHRAN – The Kavir Biosphere Reserve, located south-east of Tehran, is characterized by salt and sandy lands with arid and semi-arid desert vegetation, and is inhabited by steppe communities, creating incredible biodiversity.
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2020-09-29 18:12
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Semnan Habitat where endangered species depend on to survive
TEHRAN – Semnan province, hosting 16 percent of the country’s protected areas and 30 percent of the plant and animal diversity, is considered a refuge for endangered species, such as Asiatic cheetahs and Persian zebras.
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2020-09-16 10:24
By Faranak Bakhtiari
SOS FOR NATURE: biodiversity at unprecedented danger
TEHRAN – The World Wide Fund for Nature has recently published its 2020 Living Planet Report, warning that biodiversity which is fundamental to human life on earth, is being destroyed by us at an unprecedented rate in history.
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2020-09-05 01:28
By Faranak Bakhtiari
Environmental features of Iran: take a look at five diverse ecological regions
TEHRAN – Environmental features play a significant role in a land's biodiversity and richness, based on which, Iran shares five ecological zones with specific flora from the lowest to the highest.
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2020-08-26 18:53
DOE draws up plan on biodiversity, habitat protection
TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has prepared 11 action plans for the conservation of endangered wildlife species, which will soon be implemented.
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2020-08-14 17:11
DOE opens Iran’s richest biodiversity museum
TEHRAN – The richest and most important biodiversity museum of Iran has been set up in the Department of Environment (DOE) after years of efforts and activities of Iranian researchers, IRIB news agency reported.
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2020-07-27 21:49
Unique biodiversity: five snake species endemic to Iran
TEHRAN – Many wildlife species in Iran are unknown to ordinary people. It becomes clear when a video of a spider-tailed horned viper goes viral on social media, and many people wonder whether this strange animal really lives in Iran.
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2020-07-26 21:51
Forest park in Tehran to turn into “ecopark”
TEHRAN – Tehran department of environment will transform Sorkheh Hesar forest park into an ecological park, IRIB news agency reported on Sunday.
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2020-06-07 23:14
Protected areas to be added by 1m ha
TEHRAN – One million hectares of natural lands will be added to the country’s protected areas by the end of the current Iranian calendar year (March 2021), deputy chief of the Department of Environment (DOE) for natural resources and biodiversity has stated.
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2020-01-01 19:04
By Payam Mohebbi, head of Tehran Pet Hospital
Humans responsible for protecting world's biodiversity
TEHRAN – Perhaps many of us do not know why we should think of a word called biodiversity and want to protect it.
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2019-12-27 18:35
By Faranak Bkhtiari
Most unique biodiversity: a glimpse at Iran’s north-central national parks
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.
