Just over 7,000 wild cheetahs remain

Published by the Natural Resources Defense Fund

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Just over 7,000 wild cheetahs remain –

New research led by the Zoological Society of London estimates that the big cats occupy just 9 percent of their historic range. The cheetah’s plummeting numbers are a result of loss of prey to overhunting, habitat loss, and illegal trafficking. Wildlife experts recommend declaring the cats “endangered” so they can receive better protections. Reuters

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