Asiatic Cheetahs

Iran moves to save last 'mascot' Asiatic cheetahs, estimated to number just 50

Iranian environmentalists have mobilised to protect the world's last Asiatic cheetahs, estimated to number just 50 and faced with the threats of becoming roadkill, a shortage of prey and farmers' dogs.

November 2, 2017
November 2, 2017

Iran moves to save last 'mascot' Asiatic cheetahs, estimated to number just 50

Iranian environmentalists have mobilised to protect the world's last Asiatic cheetahs, estimated to number just 50 and faced with the threats of becoming roadkill, a shortage of prey and farmers' dogs.