Why Are Cheetahs Endangered?
Cheetahs are classified as Vulnerable but are likely to move into the Endangered classification very soon. There are six classifications. Each has different c riteria such as population size, geographic range and extinction possibility The classifications are: Least concern, which means the species are still abundant Vulnerable: this means there is a big population decline in the wild and the possibility of extinction within the next 50 years Endangered: the population decline is over 50%, their habitat is shrinking and they are losing numbers due to different threats, Such as poaching, lack of space, killed by humans Critically endangered: A population decline of over 80%. A very reduced population that might not be sustainable for breeding and the possibility of extinction in 10 years Extinct in Wild: Species only left in captivity Extinct: None of the species surviving Cheetahs are endangered as the last census estimated only 7,500 animals left in only 10% of their previous ...
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