Persian Lioness
Jul, 2021
Panthera leo persica is commonly known as the Asiatic lion, but it is also referred to as the Persian lion, as its scientific name indicates. This magnificent cat once inhabited the southern central plains of Iran. The area most famous for being its habitat is known as Dasht-e-Arjan, located in Fars Province. In past centuries, this now semi-arid pasture land was recognized for its dry forests and abundant water. The last lion in Iran was seen in the 1960s.
