Wildlife of Iran

The wildlife of Iran include the fauna and flora of Iran.

One of the most famous animals of Iran is the critically endangered Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus), which today survives only in Iran.[1]

  1. ^ Jowkar, H.; Hunter, L.; Ziaie, H.; Marker, L.; Breitenmoser-Wursten, C.; Durant, S. (2008). "Acinonyx jubatus ssp. venaticus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2008: e.T220A13035342. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2008.RLTS.T220A13035342.en. Retrieved 13 November 2021.