Cheetah

Vulnerable

Estimated remaining: ~7,100

Habitat

Open grasslands, savannas, and semi-deserts of Africa and a small population in Iran, requiring large home ranges for hunting and avoiding competitors.

Threats

• Habitat loss and fragmentation
• Human-wildlife conflict
• Illegal pet trade and trafficking
• Prey depletion
• Genetic bottleneck and low diversity

Conservation efforts

Protected areas across Africa. Community-based conservation programs. Captive breeding for reintroduction. Research on genetics and health. Transboundary conservation initiatives. Anti-trafficking enforcement.