Abstract
With only an estimated 7100 free-ranging adult and adolescent individuals left worldwide, the cheetah’s (Acinonyx jubatus) survival requires the scaling up of conservation action. This chapter highlights the threats presented in this book and summarizes the actions being undertaken by cheetah conservationists, non-government organizations, and governments worldwide to prevent the extinction of the cheetah. As the cheetah is a particularly wide-ranging species, cheetah conservation requires a landscape level and integrated approach, including education and awareness-raising supported by ongoing research, and collaboration and communication with all stakeholders. Current conservation strategies need financial commitment and new methods of conflict mitigation and species management. Working both within and outside of protected areas has been highlighted as a critical need for species’ survival. With a growing human population, pressures on resources needed for cheetah survival are increasing, therefore conservation actions need to be scaled up without delay and the wider international community must take a greater responsibility for their role in cheetah conservation.
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