4 Persian Zebra Foals Born in Iran Boost Population From 50 to 8

Govind Tekale

1. Four newborn foals doubled the Persian zebra population in Iran's Kavir National Park this year.

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Only 50 Persian zebras remain worldwide, making each birth a critical victory against extinction.

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Male zebra fathers kill their own male offspring, creating a devastating survival challenge.

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Just one out of every three zebra foals survives to adulthood in the wild.

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Scientists transferred 19 zebras from other parks to create this breeding sanctuary.

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Long pregnancy periods and zero twin births limit population recovery efforts.

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Kavir National Park earned the nickname "little Africa" for its rare desert wildlife.

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Iran's president ordered emergency action plans for 154 critically endangered species.

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The country hosts 37,500 animal species but faces rapid extinction rates.

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Asiatic cheetahs and ostriches dropped to fewer than 25 individuals each.

Photo Source: Gideon Pisanty (Gidip) גדעון פיזנטי (Animalia)

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Five unique Caspian sturgeon species vanish from regional waters.

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Human activities accelerated extinction rates beyond natural patterns across ecosystems.

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