Cheetahs are beautiful, naturally shy and non-confrontational animals. These cats are born to run, that’s why they are the fastest land mammals. Cheetahs are found primarily in the eastern and southern ranges of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, with small populations in North Africa and Iran.
But these amazing animals are in trouble because they range far beyond protected areas and are coming increasingly into conflict with humans. 77% of their habitat falls outside protected areas, they roam across lands as they are one of the widest-ranging animals.
Cheetahs are rapidly heading towards extinction according to the report published in the journal, Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
More info: detechter.com
The report estimates that there are just 7,100 Cheetahs now left in the wild.
Image credits: 500px.com
More than half of the world’s remaining cheetahs live across six countries in Southern Africa.
Image credits: 500px.com
There are just 50 Cheetahs left in whole Asia according to the estimation of researchers. They live in Iran.
Image credits: 500px.com
In Zimbabwe, the cheetah population is 170, there were 1200 cheetahs 16 years ago, this is because of major changes in land tenure.
Image credits: 500px.com