A population of Uromastyx aegyptia (spiny-tailed lizard) exists on Hengam Island in the Persian Gulf and the bad news is that the relatively heavy lizards are facing extinction. There are 18 species of Uromastycinae reptiles and three species of which are called Persian lizard, Mesopotamian lizard, and Uromastyx aegyptia. These species have been ...

The Guardian - Among Iranian youths, junub carries much more meaning than just its literal definition of south. It has long been synonymous with an adventurous trip, a breath of fresh air and a sense of freedom. When winter cold comes to most of Iran, in its southern provinces young Iranians scatter around the remote beaches and mountains of the Persian ...