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Cheetah Day in Bam
Call for Cheetah Day
Caspian Seal Show
As globally known city for its severe earthquake in 2003, Bam has been within historical range of the Asiatic cheetah in Iran and presently it is one of suspected sites for the species in southern Iran. Bam's orphaned students celebrated Cheetah Day on 5 September.
Persian Leopard Library
In order to spread knowledge about the Persian leopard in Iran as well as abroad, a collection of papers and articles about the creature has been established on the ICS website.
National Youth Award in Iran
Mohammad Farhadinia was selected to win the First Iranian Youth Award on category “environment and natural resources” for 2010. More than 4100 youths sent their application. He received his award from Iranian vice-President and head of the Iranian National Youth Organization.
Encounter with Cheetahs in Turan
2 cheetahs were photographed in Turan National Park, north central Iran on 9 July 2010 by ICS research biologists. They were able to spot several herds of onagers and Jebeer gazelles plus several sightings of Houbara bustards.