Jailed Cheetah Conservationists Receive Harsh Sentences in Iran
For almost two years, eight cheetah conservationists have been detained in Iran, accused of spying. The researchers have been sentenced, and it is not good.
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The Plight of Imprisoned Cheetah Conservationists in Iran
Eight Iranian conservationists who were studying Asiatic cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) – of which only 50 are thought to remain in the wild – were arrested in January of 2018.…
Caracal Photographed in Abu Dhabi for First Time in 35 Years
I’ve just read an exciting article on The National. The caracal (Caracal caracal), a rare species in the United Arab Emirates, has just been photographed in the emirate of Abu…
New Study Explores the Range Collapse of Asiatic Cheetahs
Introduction The Asiatic cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus) is in dire straits. There may be as few as 50 individuals left, placing this Critically Endangered subspecies on the brink of extinction.…
United Nations Removes Support for Asiatic Cheetah Conservation
A worrying article was published by The Guardian a few days ago. Robin McKie wrote that the United Nations had removed its support for Asiatic Cheetah conservation, potentially dooming the…
The Jaguar 