International Cheetah Day Celebrating the World’s Fastest Land Animal
International Cheetah Day, observed annually on December 4, raises awareness about the challenges faced by cheetahs and promotes global conservation efforts. Established by the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF), the day honors the memory of a cheetah cub named Khayam, rescued by Dr. Laurie Marker, founder of the CCF. Cheetahs, once widespread across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, are now critically endangered, with fewer than 7,000 individuals left in the wild.
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | International Cheetah Day |
Date | December 4 |
Established by | Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) |
Historical Significance | Cheetahs were revered in ancient Egyptian art and used as royal hunting companions in the Mughal Empire |
Cheetah Population | Fewer than 7,000 cheetahs remain in the wild |
Main Threats to Cheetahs | 1. Habitat loss (due to agriculture and urbanization) 2. Human-wildlife conflict (farmers killing cheetahs to protect livestock) 3. Illegal wildlife trade (cheetah cubs trafficked as exotic pets) 4. Climate change and road collisions |
Conservation Efforts | – Habitat restoration – Breeding programs – Anti-poaching efforts – Community education to reduce human-wildlife conflict |
Key Facts About Cheetahs | – Fastest land mammals, reaching speeds up to 70 mph – Acceleration from 0 to 60 mph in just a few seconds – Excellent vision, spotting prey from up to 3 miles – Social structure: males form coalitions, females are solitary |
International Cheetah Day Focus | – Education, awareness, and global conservation efforts – Encourages people to support cheetah conservation through donations and advocacy |
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