Environment

Zagros Field Elms and Persian Ironwood are two plants that can only be found within the borders of Iran.

June 20, 2019 11:37

Iran's two known endemic birds are the Caspian Tit and the Iranian Ground Jay.

June 20, 2019 11:30

Iran's many rivers and Caspian Sea and Indian Ocean coastal waters provide large habitat areas for many fish.

June 20, 2019 11:27

Although Iran is a desert country, there are many animals that live within its borders, including European beavers, gazelles,

June 20, 2019 11:02

Hydrogen is the most abundant element in our galaxy.

June 19, 2019 16:48

With treacherous terrains and extreme weather conditions, these mountains have claimed the lives of many over the years.

June 19, 2019 14:34

Space junk, also known as space debris, space waste, and space litter, is a collection of man-made objects floating in space.

June 19, 2019 12:19

A stratovolcano in northern Iran, the 18,406-foot-tall Damavand is the only Iranian peak to exceed 16,000 feet.

June 18, 2019 15:42

The Aras is the longest river to pass through Iran, while the Karun and Karkheh, each sourced in the Zagros Mountains, are the longest wholly within the country.

June 18, 2019 15:39

Coal, petroleum, and natural gas are some of the natural resources of Bulgaria.

June 18, 2019 12:10

Bulgaria is one of the most biodiverse countries in Europe and its rare and endangered flora and fauna are protected within the national parks of the country.

June 18, 2019 11:04

Musala in southwestern Bulgaria is the highest peak in the Balkans with an elevation of 9,596 feet above sea level.

June 18, 2019 10:57

The Brazilian tapir is poached for its meat and hide.

June 17, 2019 16:24

The Goldman Environmental Prize is often referred to as the "Green Nobel."

June 17, 2019 15:46

Summer solstice is not unique to Earth.

June 17, 2019 15:02

Several species of animals and birds are unique to Mexico's Cozumel Island.

June 14, 2019 16:09

These are the largest islands that are controlled in whole or in part by the nation of Indonesia.

June 14, 2019 12:56

Earth is the only planet known to have liquid water.

June 13, 2019 17:20

Algeria shares much of its fish biodiversity with neighboring Tunisia, both in the Mediterranean Sea and inland freshwater bodies.

June 13, 2019 12:24

The Algerian Fir, Algerian Peony, and Saharan Cypress are endemic species of Algerian flora.

June 13, 2019 11:58