Are cheetahs endangered animals

Answer 1

Yes. Especially in Asia. Hunting, habitat degradation and fragmentation, desertification, and direct killing of wildlife that the Cheetah preys upon are all factors responsible for the chronic decline of the Cheetah in Asia.

The Asiatic Cheetah exists in very low numbers, divided into widely separated populations. Its low density makes it more likely to be affected by a lack of prey through livestock overgrazing and antelope hunting, coupled with direct hunting by humans. Cheetah's were widely hunted by humans for decades and that is the main reason for their drastic decline in numbers.

Though the African cheetah is found in more numbers than their asian cousins, they too are threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.

Answer 2

Yes, unfortunately Cheetahs are listed as endangered, under the Endangered Species Act.

These wonderful felines often find themselves being victims of trophy hunters.

They are also victims of bushmeat hunters. Though not their primary target for bushmeat, the hunters still often shoot and take cheetahs that get trapped in their snares. If you've eaten bushmeat during an African holiday/vacation/break, chances are it probably contained a bit of an endangered animal.

In recent years they have also suffered with habitat losses due to human expansion.

Another recognised modern risk to the cheetah is the construction of high-speed roads through their habitats.


Further Reading:

• Defenders.Org - Cheetah information
• IUCN Redlist - Endangered species monitoring

Answer 3

yes, hunters like to use their spotted pelts.

Answer 4

Yes. Cheetahs are endangered cats, but are fully protected by laws.