Animal Protection
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VIDEO: Flamingos fly over Pink Lake in southern Iran
TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – An aerial footage shows large flocks of migratory flamingos flying over Maharloo Lake in southern Iran. Maharloo Lake, also known as Pink Lake, is a seasonal salt lake in the highlands of Shiraz.
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By: Mohammad Moheimani
Release of animal species in Khojir National Park
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – On the occasion of Environmental Week, more than 170 animal species, injured by perpetrators, were released in Khojir National Park on Monday in cooperation with artists and reporters.
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Dogs’ overpopulation, a major threat to the wildlife
TEHRAN, Jun. 10 (MNA) – Majid Kharrazian-Moqaddam, director of the wildlife conservation and management at the Department of Environment, has warned that measures to control stray dogs’ population must be employed, otherwise they will impose threats to the wildlife.
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Seven Persian fallow deer born in Sari
SARI, May 25 (MNA) – Seven Persian fallow deer were born in Sari Dasht-e Naz Wildlife Refuge, Mazandaran province, Iran since the Iranian calendar year 1398.
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VIDEO: Baby elephant rescued in Sri Lanka
TEHRAN, May 14 (MNA) – A baby elephant is rescued after falling into a deep hole in Sri Lanka.
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VIDEO: How do ants prevent traffic jam?
TEHRAN, Oct. 31 (MNA) – In an interesting method to prevent the traffic of ants, 30 percent of them [ants] do the activity of 70 percent and this procedure causes considerable reduction of their numbers, based on which, the traffic is eradicated. When the first ant returns to the place, the rest ants do not go there.
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By: Mehdi Rezaei
Eram Zoo home to countless animal species
TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The Tehran Zoological Garden, also known as Eram Zoo, is located 4 kilometer on the Tehran - Karaj Expressway in the Eram amusement Park. This zoo covers an area of 5 hectares and was inaugurated in 1992, housing over more than 290 species.
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ME largest veterinary hospital opens in Tehran
TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Sponsored by Iran Veterinary Organization (IVO), the Middle East’s largest veterinary hospital began operation in Tehran on Monday.
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By: Ehsan Ghanbarpour
Charlie, the sea lion, returns home in Caspian Sea
BANDAR TURKMEN, Oct. 18 (MNA) – Parinaz Izadyar, cinema celebrity and a group of environmentalist activists have participated in a ceremonial releasing of Charlie the sea lion and the sole Caspian mammalian, in Bandar Turkmen in Golestan province, Saturday.
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VIDEO: Persian leopard caught on CCTV in Semnan
TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – A Persian leopard was caught on CCTV cameras in Parvar Protected Area in Semnan Province, Iran, while peacefully strolling down a concrete road, indicating the high sense of security the wildlife feels there. Since last year, this is the eighth sighting of this valuable species that was caught on camera.
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By: Mohammad Mohaimeni
Vafa Animal Shelter
TEHRAN, Dec. 26 (MNA) – Founded in 2004, the Vafa Animal Shelter is the first center for protecting animals in Iran. The non-government charity organization is dedicated to providing help and shelter to injured and homeless animals in the country. The shelter relies solely on private donations and volunteers.