Over 8,000 lesser white-fronted geese wintering in northwest Iran

TEHRAN – about 8,000 endangered population of lesser white-fronted geese were are wintering in West Azarbaijan province, northwestern part of the country, head of wildlife monitoring affairs at the provincial department of environment has said.

Migratory birds wintering in Iran increased by 26.5%

TERHAN – The total population of migratory birds took flight to spend the cold season in the country increased by 26.5 percent last winter compared to a year earlier, head of aquatic animals and wildlife affairs at the Department of Environment (DOE) has said.

By Naghmeh Mizanian

In Iranian folktales, a woman heralds winter

In Iranian mythology and symbolism, man is a sign of effectiveness and woman is an indication of being affected.

Meteorological Organization predicts normal levels of precipitation

TEHRAN — In its latest report, Iran’s Meteorological Organization (IMO) has forecast that precipitations will meet normal levels in the second half of the current Iranian calendar year, corresponding to autumn and winter.

Prepare for winter in Persian style

Winter is associated with flue and cold in our minds. Iranian traditional medicine provides some advice for each season. By following the guideline, you can enjoy more during the cold season:

By Afshin Majlesi

Akhlamad retains charm in winter

TEHRAN – Though not a water-rich country, Iran still boasts a considerable number of waterfalls and cascades that are fairly popular amongst domestic sightseers.

Drastic temperature drop hits western Iran

TEHRAN — Mid-autumn snow has caught some of cities in the western part of Iran by surprise to the extent that the temperature plummeted to 4 to 6 degrees below zero.