<ul><li>In 1998, a wildfire in Iran led to the presumed extinction of the local wildcat population, known as the 'Gon Fire.'</li><li>After 25 years of silence, in 2022, three wildcats were spotted in the regrown Gon shrubland, displaying extraordinary adaptations for survival.</li><li>These wildcats are facing threats like illegal harvesting, overgrazing, and climate shifts, endangering their fragile return.</li><li>The KOMAZO Project aims to protect species like the Persian wildcat by restoring habitats in Iran's Zagros region and engaging local communities in conservation efforts.</li></ul>

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