Asiatic cheetah: The Asiatic cheetah

The Asiatic cheetah, a symbol of grace and resilience, teeters on the brink of extinction. Fewer than 30 individuals remain in Iran. There are only six in captivity with the rest scattered across roughly 11,600 square miles of fragmented desert. The Asiatic cheetahs reside in the central regions of Iran, specifically the desert areas of Dasht-e Kavir. This region have a harsh desert landscape, characterized by hot and dry conditions and sparse vegetation. It is crucial to protect the cheetah’s natural habitat in Iran to prevent the decline of this endangered species. However, working in a sanctioned country like Iran poses challenges for conservation efforts. Iran is currently facing economic and political sanctions, which limit ... Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) is now one of the most endangered members of the family Felidae in the world. Over the past 30 years, Iran has been the last stronghold for the Asiatic cheetah, known in Iran as Yuz. The Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) is a critically endangered subspecies of cheetah that once inhabited various regions in Asia, particularly Iran. They are closely related to the African cheetah but have adapted to the unique environmental conditions of their habitat.