Endangered Species:Cheetahs

Victoria Baldoni & Isabella Perugini

What would Earth do without its fastest land mammal???

Fun Facts About Cheetahs!

• A cheetah can accelerate from 0 mph to ~64 mph in a matter of 3 seconds.

• Cheetahs are the only big cat that cannot roar… they can purr however.

• Cheetahs can spot prey from 5 km away• The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the only

member of its genus, as all of the other members have become extinct)

• In the past century, 90% of the Cheetah population has disappeared

• There is currently only 12,400 cheetahs left in the world.

• Cheetahs used to dominate many large parts of Asia, but today, cheetahs are nearly

extinct in Asia.

Reasons why the cheetah is endangered

• Many cheetah cubs have not been reaching adult age because they have been preyed on by other carnivores. (i.e.: lions and hyenas)• Farmers kill them for attacking their

livestock.• Cheetahs are main target or poaching (illegal

hunting)• Their fur is used in coats and such, and can

be very valuable.

Reasons why the cheetah is

endangered

• Habitat of the cheetah (open lands), is being taken away by humans

• There is only one type of cheetah left. Originally there were 5 types, but four

out of these five are now extinct.• Humans have killed off the small

antelope that the cheetah usually hunts for food.

Reasons why the cheetah is

endangered

What is being done about the endangerment of cheetahs?

• There are special breeding programs to help to keep the cheetahs continue to repopulate• There are wildlife reserves where cheetahs

roam• Livestock farmers are being educated about

how to prevent cheetahs from preying on their livestock

What is being done about the endangerment of cheetahs?• There are anti-poaching laws in many countries across the world where cheetah

population is normally high.• News and media share numbers and

information regarding the cheetah population to keep the world up to date on

their condition.

What is being done about the endangerment of cheetahs?

• Certain lands are preserved for cheetahs so that humans cannot take

them over.

What can an individual do to help prevent the

extinction of cheetahs?

• Donate to non-profit organizations for cheetahs• Donate to charities that help endangered

animals• Work at a zoo, where cheetahs may live and

help them to begin to re-populate

What can an individual do to help prevent the extinction of

cheetahs?• Kids learn about endangered animals in school• Some kids do projects and presentations on

endangered animals and cheetah for school. • Watch the new and learn about the progress of

the efforts• Volunteer at reservations that hold cheetahs

and other endangered animals