The Environmental Protection Organization announced one year after the death of 'Pirouz', a cheetah cub born from the mating of 'Iran' and 'Firooz', that pathology and autopsy reports indicate that 'Pirouz' died due to ingesting a small piece of plastic. The deputy of the Environmental Organization stated: 'In Pardisan Park, there was a small piece of plastic or rubber that Pirouz ingested, and this piece of plastic, which blocked the exit from the stomach to the intestine, was located in a place that had not been detected despite several scans by the best specialists.' Hassan Akbari added regarding how 'Pirouz' swallowed this piece of plastic: 'The main issue is that a space was created for Pirouz in the middle of Tehran and in Pardisan Park for him to play, learn, exercise, and eat. Pardisan Park is a place where various birds, including crows and jackdaws, are present, and it is likely that this small piece of plastic or rubber was brought there by them, which Pirouz ingested, causing him digestive issues.' Pirouz was the last of three cubs born to 'Iran', who had been rejected by their mother due to a medical team's mistake in handling them after a premature cesarean section. With the help of Alireza Shahrestani, an environmental activist and wildlife caretaker in the 'Cheetah Breeding in Captivity' project, he survived for about 10 months. The life and death of 'Pirouz' coincided with widespread protests in Iran in 2022 and concerns about 'his potential extinction' in the song 'Baraye' by Shervin Hajipour, making this cheetah cub a symbol of 'hope' for the people of Iran. Pirouz passed away on March 1, 2023, after several days in the hospital and undergoing dialysis. The deputy of Raisi: 'The image-making of 'Pirouz' was given more attention than scientific importance.' Reactions to Pirouz's death; Prince Reza Pahlavi: 'It is due to the incompetence and malice of the regime.' 'Pirouz and the possibility of his extinction'; the Iranian cub could not endure. Transfer of 'Pirouz' to the hospital; the condition of the Iranian cub is 'unstable.' A note from Hooman Jokar from prison for 'Koushki': 'Death in freedom is better than life in captivity.' The Tehran-Mashhad road is a 'killing ground' for the Iranian cheetah; protection of 'the mother cheetah and her cub' has been prioritized.
Cause of 'Pirouz's' Death Announced One Year After His Passing: A Piece of Plastic in the Digestive System
'Pirouz', a cheetah cub, died due to ingesting a piece of plastic, as revealed by the Environmental Protection Organization a year after his death. His story has become a symbol of hope amidst protests in Iran, highlighting issues of wildlife conservation and governmental negligence. The incident has drawn criticism towards the regime's handling of environmental matters.
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📰 What Happened
The Environmental Protection Organization announced that the cheetah cub Pirouz died from ingesting a piece of plastic, a year after his death. This incident has sparked criticism of the Iranian government's environmental policies.
- Pirouz ingested a piece of plastic that blocked his digestive tract.
- His death became symbolic during the 2022 protests in Iran.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Iranian cheetah is critically endangered, with conservation efforts often hampered by political and environmental challenges. Pirouz became a symbol of hope during Iran's 2022 protests.
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