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Tag: endangered species
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Endangered yellow deer further threatened by floods
Floods in Khuzestan have engulfed the protected park for Iran’s yellow deer, further threatening the survival of this endangered species. The head of Khuzestan…
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Poachers use mining as cover for hunting rare cheetah
Mining activities in Siakouh are further threatening the main habitat of the Iranian cheetah, which is in serious danger of extinction. Mohammadreza Eqbali told…
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Environment official points to severe plight of birds in Iran
A spokesman for the Department of the Environment has raised the alarm about birds in Iran, saying many species in the country “are severely…
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Cheetah Conservation Day aims to protect species in Iran
It is now half a century since the habitat of the Asiatic Cheetah has been reduced to the Iranian plains. Outside of Africa, the…
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Plan to save at-risk species called a high priority
Seventy-six animal species including mammals, reptiles, amphibians and fish are under threat of extinction, according to Iran’s Department of the Environment. The department’s director…
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Insurance deal aims to protect Asiatic Cheetah in Iran
The Asiatic Cheetah, which now can be found only in Iran, has been offered increased protection through an agreement between the United Nations Development…
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Poachers face higher fines for hunting endangered species
The Department of the Environment has managed to push through an initiative to impose heavy fines on illegal hunting activities. The new fines are…
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Iran raises penalties for hunting endangered species
Iran’s Department of the Environment reports that new changes to wildlife protection laws include significantly higher fines for hunting protected species. The head of…