The three last-named, and maize or Indian corn, are of comparatively recent introduction; but of the remainder it may be doubted whether there is a single one which was unknown to the ancient inhabitants.
Among Persian indigenous animals may be enumerated the lion, the bear, the wild ass, the stag, the antelope, the ibex or wild goat, the wild boar, the hyena, the jackal, the wolf, the fox, the hare, the porcupine, the otter, the jerboa, the ichneumon, and the marmot.

The lion appears to be rare, occurring only in some parts of the mountains.

The ichneumon is confined to the Deshtistan.

The antelope, the wild boar, the wolf, the fox, the jackal, the porcupine, and the jerboa are common.

Wild asses are found only on the northern side of the mountains, towards the salt desert.