Iran's wildlife population is on rise thanks to breeding centres

The populations of Persian yellow deer, zebras, jebeer gazelle, and gazelle in breeding centres have increased by 35 per cent in the past two years, an official of the Department of Environment (DOE) said.

The number of gazelle species in South Khorasan, Khorasan Razavi, Kordestan, Khuzestan, and Busheh increased by 65 per cent from 188 to 309, as reported by Tehran Times, a partner of TV BRICS.

In eight breeding centres the number of Persian yellow deer increased from 288 to 344.

The main range of fallow deer in the country includes the western and south-western regions, but the downward trend in the numbers of this valuable species has led to conservation measures being taken since the end of the decade.

Today's population of Persian zebras has increased by 22 per cent to 44 individuals, up from 36 two years ago.