Iranian Turanian Areas

This region is located in the central Iran plateau. Temperature fluctuation in this site is very intense so that the temperature intensity in summer is like Saharan Africa and its winter cold is cooler than the Mediterranean zone. This area contains varied plants species in the way 69 percent of the flora of Iran can be found there and the number of trees and shrubs are in excess of 300 species. This area in Iran includes the sub-regions like semi-humid and semi-dry forests and steppes and foothills of central Iran. The wildlife is so rich and unique hence the one and only genetic reserve of Asian panther and Iranian zebra are under protection in this region. The fauna of the area includes Iranian Zebra, Asiatic Cheetah, Leopard, Deer, Goats, Sheep, Hyena, Caracal, Blond blue heron, Grouse, Various birds of prey such as the Golden Eagle, King Owl, Various reptiles like Gama, Lizard, Cobra, Levantine Snakes and insects can also Fly into the propellers of immigrant families Papilionidae pointed out.

The area includes:
• National Parks
• Protected Areas
• Wildlife Refuges