Mahdieh Jafari: Mismanagement is the Main Issue Facing Zoos in Iran/ Ali Kalaei

Zoos can be considered places that preserve part of the natural heritage and wildlife. However, in countries like Iran, numerous challenges surround the standards of animal care and the operation of such facilities. Issues such as inadequate space, insufficient resources, mismanagement, and lack of proper oversight have led to the neglect of animal rights in […]...

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Transporting Bearded Dragons to Safadasht Zoo via Snapp Taxi/ Ali Ramazanian

Statistics indicate that Iran has approximately 70 zoos, of which only 44 have been ranked to date. Evaluations reveal that the majority of Iran’s zoos fall significantly short of both national and international standards. Key zoo ranking criteria include proper nutrition, suitable hygiene, cage size and design, and spaces tailored to the specific needs of […]...

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A Gift Called the Zoo; The History of Zoos in Iran/ Afsaneh Asgharzadeh

The concept of the “zoo” was first introduced to Iran by Naser al-Din Shah Qajar, who brought it back as a souvenir from Europe. During his travels abroad, visiting zoos was one of the Shah’s favorite activities. In his memoirs, the Qajar king described the separation of wild animals into individual cages and the conditions […]...

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Conversation with Dariush Golalizadeh, Head of Air and Climate Center at the Environmental Protection Organization, about the status of national parks / Ali Kalaii

Part of the phenomenon of desertification in the country is due to mismanagement of water resources. A significant factor affecting what is happening to the environment in Iran is the issue of climate change. National parks and natural reserves in Iran are not exempt from this matter; when we reach a point where in the […]...

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Waste management issues during and after floods / Zahra Jabari prominent

Although the drainage of wetlands, lakes, underground water sources, fertility of soil, and the moisture and suitability of dry and waterless lands for agriculture and revitalization of vegetation are considered as great blessings of floods for dry and water-scarce countries like Iran, on the other hand, our country has always been faced with a high […]...

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