Recent genetic researches have revealed that most of Persian leopards within the European and American zoos are not origially from Iran.The project was based on comparing genetic sequences of leopard samples from around Iran and several individuals which were supposed to be the purest representatives within a number of world zoos.
In order to celebrate the Year of Biodiversity, a marathon through the central Kavir is held. The porgram is organzied by Environmentalists Society with cooperation of the Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS).
In order to educate university students, a number of workshops and meetings have been held in different cities. During “Environment Fair” in University of Yazd, the Iranian Cheetah Society organized a cheetah booth
The presence of the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) has been verified in several protected areas in central Iran. However, there is a scarcity of data on the…
Based on latest researches on habitat preference of Goitered gazelle using a combination of Geographical Information System (GIS) and statistical analysis of its spatial distribution in Miandasht Wildlife Refuge, the…
It has been widely believed that the Asiatic cheetah occurs wherever gazelles exist. However, most of the present cheetah main habitat in Iran has a low density of gazelles, although…
An investigation on Persian leopard was carried out from September 2007 to October 2008 in Ghorkhod & Behkadeh Reserve, northeastern Iran. The area is the main buffer habitat around the…
The cheetah is an episode of EXTINCTION series which covers some of the most charismatic species which are in danger of extinction. This documentary movie has been producing by Chanal 5 of French TV.
In order to record Persian leopard individuals within the Iranian zoos, the Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS) cooperates with EAZA/EEP Persian Leopard which is held by Alwetter Zoo in Germany to update
December 2007- Islamic council of five main villages inside Bafq Protected Area are organizing to train the shepherds and villagers about the critically Asiatic cheetah. These target settlements have been…