Him and Her - Cheetahs -Image courtesy of Aisha - Top 6 Conservation Tours, Cape Town Poor Cheetahs. They don’t even have their own special day yet they are among the most threatened of the big cats. Like Lions, they were once widespread throughout the world, including Europe and America, but there are now only approximately 8000 left and they are only found in small pockets in Asia, the Middle East and Africa. They have undergone a 90% decline since the 1900’s and they have already become extinct in 18 countries . There are several reasons for this. Why Cheetahs are more vulnerable than other big cats While Cheetahs are the fastest animal on earth and are well equipped for speed and stealth, they also have their weaknesses. Unlike Lions, Cheetah females raise their young alone and must leave the den to hunt. This means that their cubs often fall prey to other predators with only about 10% surviving more than three months. Cheetahs are also ill -equip...
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