https://www.greenprophet.com/2024/09/camels-make-a-comeback-in-iran/
A symbol of Ardabil’s cultural heritage, these camels were facing the threat of extinction due to changing land use and to the high cost and scarcity of fodder.
“Our ancestors cared for the Bactrian camels for generations, motivated not by profit, but by a deep passion for these magnificent animals,” reflects Ashkan Dadjoo, a 28-year-old camel producer. “But sustaining them became increasingly challenging as our pastures shrank, making way for farmlands.”
https://www.tehrantimes.com/news/503898/The-revival-of-Bactrian-camels-invigorates-livelihoods-in-Iran