By Farnaz Heidari

White-headed ducks victims of steep decline

White-headed duck has endured high levels of habitat loss in Iran. Long-term population declines have intensified as a result of wetlands' changes and also droughts. Iran's dying wetlands were once breeding habitats of white-headed ducks and now are vulnerable to drainage, pollution, and other disturbances.

By Farnaz Heidari

What choices do we have for saving Asiatic cheetahs?

There are recent reports on the successful cheetah translocations from South Africa to Liwonde National Park in Malawi led by African Parks.

By Farnaz Heidari

Threat poachers are posing to leopards

Poaching is a controversial term and the issue remains complicated. Scientists, environmentalists and most of animal lovers are concerned with poaching effects on different wildlife populations. But in a country such as Iran, the big challenge of conservation is linked with reliable data especially in the case of poaching.  

Penned by Farnaz Heidari

A legacy of agricultural poisons

The potentially lethal impact of DDT on wildlife and especially birds of prey was first noted in the late 1950s. And now we know, spraying to control pests can head to poisoning of the environment and living creatures just like humans.

Entry to southwestern protected areas prohibited

TEHRAN — Considering the beginning of wildlife breeding season in Kohgiluyeh and Boyerahmad province’s protected areas, southwestern Iran, people are banned from entering the region, the provincial chief of the department of environment has said.

More than 5,500 livestock moved out of Asiatic cheetah’s home range in Iran

TEHRAN — Following the “cheetah forever” campaign contributions some 5,536 livestock have been moved out of cheetah home ranges in Touran National Park in the central province of Semnan, campaign spokesman Hamidreza Mirzadeh has said.

by Farnaz Heidari

Detailed action plan prerequisite for conservation of lynxes in Iran

Lynx is the animal that conservationists have distinguished as an indication of an intact environment. Now, some groups of dedicated conservationists are working to save the wild populations in natural ecosystems.

By Mohammad Ali Haqshenas

Some tips for green trips

For many, holidays equals traveling. Individuals may prefer to travel to near or far destinations to gain experience, have fun and create some lasting moments in their lives.

Insurance compensates for damages done by leopards

TEHRAN – The damages caused by leopards to 59 individuals bearing losses in 11 provinces have been compensated through insurance, said Ali Teymouri, the Department of Environment’s deputy director for hunting and fishing, Mehr reported.

Kaiser's mountain newt among 25th edition of UN endangered species stamps

TEHRAN — Kaiser's mountain newt, also known as Lorestan mountain newt, was among the 25th edition of the United Nations endangered species stamps unveiled on March 2.