The great variety in the natural environment of Iran is enchanting. every. pan of the country. has its characteristic wildlife and plants thanks to the difference in temperature. climate and geographical attributes..

As far as the environment is concerned, Tehran province has ten protected sites the oldest ones of which are the two hundred-years-old national parks of Khojir and Sorkheh Hessar; two of the oldest of their kind world over.
Characteristic of Tehran Province's wild life is the Central Alborz Ram (Ovis Vignei Arkali) . The species is a blend of the Armenian and oreal rams, with black mane and frontwards spiral horns. They live in rough highlands and migrate on seasonal basis. Their breeding time is late autumn, their delivery due in May, bearing usually a couple of cubs.

The best times for visiting these sites, as far as both scenery and wild life are concerned, are in the spring and late autumn.

Hamadan Province has two protected environmental sites, one in the west by the name of Assadabad and another in the east, named Lashkar . The latter hosts antelope, ibex, ram, ewe and leopard. In the high plain of Assadabad lives the area's famous ewe bird. Among the other forms of wild life in this area are various types of birds of prey like Delijeh falcon, hawk, falcon, sparrow hawk and Balaban falcon as well as various migratory birds like geese, ducks, panridge and yellow partridge. Antelope and ibex are abundantly found in the highlands of this province. The latter has a pair of sword-like horns as long as 140 centimeters with a beard and a dark strap around the lower neck and chest which adds beauty to this animal. The region's antelope and ibex sometimes weigh up to 60 kilograms and live as long as 14 years. They live in rough rocky areas where they move quite easily Khorassan Province has six protected environment sites among which Tandoureh National Park located west of Daregaz is the most important one. This park has significant heights, deep valley's and an almost evergreen plant covering which makes it one of the major living places of Oreal ram. Antelope, ibex and leopard are virtually abundant in this region. There are gazelles in Mehrouyeh site located southwest of Esfarayen. Among the other protected zones are Sarigol in the east and Salouk in the west; both mountainous regions with Oreal ram and ewe. Still another is Sarani region on the border between Iran and former Soviet Union where there are plenty of juniper trees which make it an ideal living place for Oreal ram. Gharakhood region is also located in this province.

Major forms of wild life in this region are Oreal ram and ewe, antelope ibex, Jir, leopard, partridge, Caucasian partridge, yellow, partridge, grouse and various types of birds of prey and migratory. birds. The Oreal ram is the largest of its kind in Iran. It has long white beard and spiral horns that lend it a certain grandeur, It lives in rocky hills with small trees and is best seen in late autumn. However, we suggest you visit the province's environment also in late spring.

Kerman province has two protected environmental sites. One of them is a wild life resort named Khabar va Rouchoum located south of Baft . To the north of this area there are the Khabar ranges with a covering of tropical trees including wild pistachio. A certain type of deer known by the name of Khabir lives in the southern part of this area.

Another wild life resort is Mehrouyeh in the southern pan of the province where the Jiroft Bird, francolin and black bear live. Generally the wild life in Kerman province consists of ram, ewe, antelope, ibex, deer, Jir, leopard, black bear, and birds like partridge, yellow partridge, caucasian partridge, the Jirofi Bird, grouse and francolin as well as migratory birds and birds of prey. The Jiroft Bird which is a little bit smaller than a chicken sings beautifully and lives on tall bushes and trees. Its living places are the Persian Gulf region and the southern pans of Kerman province.

Suggested times of visiting the area are early spring and early autumn.

There are six protected environment zones in Fars province the most important one of which is Bamu National Park; with its suitable plant covering located in the southeastern pan of the province and its major forms of wild life being ram, ewe, antelope, ibex, deer, leopard, partridge and yellow partridge.

The second protected area is Bakhtagan located in the eastern pan of the province where the two lakes of Bakhtagan and Teshk have provided the most suitable living place for migratory birds like crane and flamenco.

The third area is highly significant as it used to provide shelter for the Persian Lion and yellow deer. This region is located between the cities of shiraz and Kazeroun and is the venue of the two,lakes of Arjan and Parishan in the central pan of the province that is host to migratory birds like cranes and geese. Recently, a number of yellow deer have been released in this region across the Zagross area forests.

Still another protected area of Fars province is Bahram-I Gur zone in the eastern pan of the province which is one of the living places of the Iranian zebra and panther.

The tropical zone of Hermed in the southern part of the province is another one of the protected areas. Generally, the wild life of fars province consists of ram, ewe, antelope, ibex, Jir, panther, zebra, partridge, yellow partridge, grouse and various types of migratory birds. One of the most important birds of Bakhtagan and Bahram-I Gur regions is bustard. It is a protected species of birds usually hunted by falcons. This bird which is of high interest in the Persian Gulf area is being extinct elsewhere except Iran. It weighs about two kilograms and lives and lays eggs in southern Iran. It looks like a she turkey.

Early spring is the best season for visiting the environmental zones of this province. The Jiroft Bird which is a little bit smaller than a chicken sings beautifully and lives on tall bushes and trees. '

The most colorful variety of wildlife and environment, however, is found where there is a rich natural setting. Among area like this are the areas surrounding lake Uremia in nortwestern Iran, the Caspian region in the north and the Hamoon region in the southeast.