Soaring over Iran’s Maharloo Lake

Maharloo Lake, a seasonal wonder nestled in the south of Iran, dries up towards the end of summer, only to be revived by the autumn and winter rains.

Captivating autumn scenery in Ghahan, Qom

The village of Ghahan in Qom province, Iran, has become a picturesque haven this autumn, attracting nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. Nestled amidst rolling hills, the village is adorned with vibrant hues of yellow, orange, and red, offering a breathtaking display of fall foliage.

Persian onager: A unique species endangered by human activity

The Persian onager, one of the four subspecies of the Asiatic wild ass, closely resembles a horse and is native to the deserts of Iran.

A symphony of autumn colors: Discover the enchanting Sa’dabad complex in Tehran

As autumn paints the trees with its vibrant hues, the Sa’dabad Cultural and Historical Complex in northern Tehran transforms into a breathtaking spectacle.

Brown bear spotted in Iran’s Oshtorankuh protected area

A brown bear has been photographed in the Oshtorankuh Protected Area and Gahar Lake in central Iran, the acting head of the Lorestan Province’s Department of Environment announced on Sunday.

Carving artists breathe new life into withered trees in Iran’s Zanjan

The Cityscape, Landscape, and Urban Green Spaces Organization of the city of Zanjan, in central Iran, has embarked on a project to give the city's withered trees a new lease of life through the art of carving.

Heavy autumn snow blankets Damavand 

The first autumn snow has whitened the heights of northeastern Tehran.

Embrace the enchanting autumn beauty of Farim Sahra forests in Iran’s Mazandaran

Farim Sahra in Iran’s northern Mazandaran Province is renowned for its stunning beauty, surrounded by lush forests to the north and south.

1,600-year-old juniper tree discovered in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province

A 1,600-year-old juniper tree has been identified in the Zinehar forest reserve near Takab, West Azarbaijan Province, marking it as the oldest tree in the region in northwestern Iran.

27 rare falcons saved from trafficking, released into wild in Iran’s Hormozgan

Iranian police recently intercepted a major wildlife smuggling operation, rescuing 27 rare and valuable falcons hidden in a vehicle.

Unknown bird spotted in Bandar Kangan, southern Iran

An unidentified bird in a home in the southern Iranian city of Bandar Kangan has surprised nature lovers.

Iran’s Ardabil produces 29,000 tons of grapes for domestic, int’l markets

The northwestern Iranian province of Ardabil has produced and harvested 29,000 tons of grapes, supplied to both domestic and international markets.

Iran’s Hormozgan welcomes Siberian birds

Over 90 species of aquatic and shore birds from Siberia have arrived in Iran’s southern Hormozgan province with the onset of autumn, ready to spend the winter in the wetlands and coastal habitats of the region.

Brown bear filmed in Ramsar forests, northern Iran

A nature enthusiast has captured footage of a brown bear roaming the forests of Ramsar in northern Iran, indicating the well-being of the species in the heart of the Hyrcanian forests, IRNA news agency reported.

Birdwatching growing popular in Iran

Birdwatching is one of the most important branches of ecotourism that is becoming very popular in Iran.

Tiglon dies of lymphoma complications at Mashhad Zoo, northeastern Iran

A female tiglon, aged approximately 17 and a half years, has died at Mashhad Zoo, northeastern Iran, following a period of illness.

Three trapped mountaineers saved from Iran’s Oshtorankouh mountain

Rescue tams saved three mountaineers who were trapped in a life-threatening situation in Oshtrankouh mountain in western Iran.

Iranian wild goats and leopards spotted in northwestern protected area of Kaghazkonan 

A herd of Iranian wild goats and leopards was spotted by the environmentalists of Iran’s East Azerbaijan Province in the protected area of  Kaghazkonan in northwestern Iran.

Ranchers in northern Iran move to summer resorts in mountains

As the weather gets hot in summer, cattle herders and ranchers in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran move to the resorts in higher altitudes.

Four Persian leopards spotted in Iran’s Naeen 

Camera traps have recorded a rare image of four leopards in the same frame, the General Department of Environmental Protection of Isfahan province said. 

Official: Persian yellow deer community fit as fiddle 

The population of the Persian yellow deer in the northern Iranian province of Mazandaran has witnessed a considerable growth thanks to the proper conditions in the protected area, says an environmental official. 

Massive fire in Iran’s southwestern protected area contained

A raging and widespread fire in the southwestern Iranian protected area of Khaeez in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer Ahmad Province was put out on Friday morning after several days of hard work.

Mild weather lures more tourists to northern, northwestern Iran

As the weather gets milder in the final days of the spring, more tourists flock to the beautiful nature of Gilan and Ardabil, two adjacent provinces in northern and northwestern Iran.

Iran Environmental protection officers rescue trapped bear

The environmental protection officers of the central Iranian province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari rescued a bear whose hand was stuck under a rock in the river.

First black jaguar born in Iran

The only black jaguar couple kept in a zoo in Iran have given birth to a cub.

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