Embracing Vulnerability and New Paths in Conservation
If you’ve ever felt left behind by challenges out of your control, please know you’re not alone. This past year, I faced a different kind of challenge: I couldn’t even…
If you’ve ever felt left behind by challenges out of your control, please know you’re not alone. This past year, I faced a different kind of challenge: I couldn’t even…
I’m honored to be featured in the latest issue of Biodiversity MAG, where I shared an in-depth conversation on the challenges of conserving the Asiatic cheetah in Iran, the urgent…
To understand the damage domestic camels are causing to wildlife habitat in Iran. In less than 17 minutes, a whole water trough and its supply can be emptied. Remarkably, some…
I’m truly delighted that we have finally taken a concrete step into the realm of habitat restoration. Our new long-term partnership with the Qaleh Bala Village Council marks the beginning…
Access to clean and safe water in desert landscapes is crucial for wildlife. Our camera traps revealed that many species struggled with existing troughs—leading to drowning incidents, water contamination, and…
When discussing non-standard waterholes, the issue goes beyond small animals like chicks or hares struggling to access water. Even large animals like camels can die due to poor waterhole design.…
In 2019, while visiting Iran, Simone Eckhardt received an idea from a ranger to build dams to control floods, improve water accessibility, and promote vegetation growth in the desert. This…
Protecting a species on the brink of extinction—fewer than 20 remain in the wild—comes with unique challenges. Achievements are rare, and discouragement often looms large. Striking a balance in such…
This was one of the last but not least activities we did while I was with the Iranian Cheetah Society. It’s definitely one of the most important tasks we undertook.…
After six long years, the sighting and documentation of an Asiatic cheetah in the Miandasht Wildlife Refuge has brought valuable lessons for conserving this endangered species. Miandasht, once the second…