The social organisation of cheetahs is unique among the wild cat species. Females are solitary unless they are looking after their cubs, while males are either solitary or they live in coalitions (functioning groups) of brothers or unrelated males. This … Continue reading →
These are the reasons why the cheetah is endangered. Although obvious, the overarching reason is human population growth and consequential increased human activities of all kinds including the illegal trade in cheetahs.
Continue reading →As at 2017 there are around 3,600 cheetahs in Southern Africa where almost all the cheetahs live. Only around 20% live in protected areas. The remainder live on farmland. The IUCN Red List total population estimate is twice that of a recent study. This cat is now informally endangered.
Continue reading →Africa’s cheetah population has always been estimated. I keep saying this about cat population numbers. The same estimates apply to feral and stray domestic cats too. The word “estimate” means we don’t know. In fact, Africa’s cheetah population may be … Continue reading →
Date: 2016…The answer is 6,674 (estimated) but read on please…People search for an answer to the question: What is the current cheetah population? The question is posed to ask what is the current world cheetah population in the wild. Note … Continue reading →
