War on Iran may threaten conservation of the world’s rarest big cat
The ongoing conflict in Iran poses a significant threat to the conservation of the Asiatic cheetah, the world's most endangered big cat. With fewer than 30 individuals remaining in the wild, conservation efforts have been severely disrupted, leading to increased risks for the species. Experts warn that the war and associated sanctions have hindered vital conservation activities, potentially leading to further declines in the cheetah population.
- ▪The Asiatic cheetah is confined to just 16% of its former territory, with fewer than 30 individuals estimated to remain in Iran.
- ▪Conservation activities have declined due to the war, impacting monitoring and law enforcement efforts.
- ▪Road accidents account for more than half of recorded cheetah deaths in Iran, exacerbated by reduced patrolling during the conflict.
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(function($) { $(document).ready(function() { const bulletPoints = $('.bulletpoints'); const toggle = $('.bulletpoints-wrapper .content-expander'); if (bulletPoints.length > 0) { const bulletPointsHeight = bulletPoints[0].scrollHeight; if (bulletPointsHeight && bulletPointsHeight <= 170) { toggle.remove(); } toggle.click(function() { bulletPoints.toggleClass('visible'); $('#expander-container.bullets').toggleClass('visible'); $(this).toggleClass('visible'); }); } }); })(jQuery); The Asiatic cheetah, the world’s most endangered big cat, faces an increasingly precarious future as ongoing conflict in Iran disrupts critical conservation efforts, reports Mongabay contributor Kayleigh Long.
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