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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)- Data, Pictures & Videos
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)- Data, Pictures & Videos
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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)- Data, Pictures & Videos
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Rochelle Soubirous
The lesser spotted Cheetah Photo © Guy Combes  *This image is copyright of its original author
In 2012 there was this same sighting, possibly no longer exists. I do not have FACEBOOK (Rochelle Soubirous).
It seems more adapted to the environment of the plains, being able to pass for a young lioness. Nature has its instigating mysteries and these genes can come back in time. Link: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-...years.html (09-06-2018, 07:50 PM)Matias Wrote: In 2012 there was this same sighting, possibly no longer exists. I do not have FACEBOOK (Rochelle Soubirous). The rarity of this type contradicts the claim that its a favorable mutation. I don't see how the argument of this coloration passing for that of a lioness works. (09-10-2018, 05:17 PM)Shir Babr Wrote: The rarity of this type contradicts the claim that its a favorable mutation. I don't see how the argument of this coloration passing for that of a lioness works. If possible, please provide an explanation of why you disagree. I would be very pleased, after a good explanatory context, to be able to respond to you with this simple sentence: you are correct!
(09-12-2018, 05:23 AM)Matias Wrote:(09-10-2018, 05:17 PM)Shir Babr Wrote: The rarity of this type contradicts the claim that its a favorable mutation. I don't see how the argument of this coloration passing for that of a lioness works. It's a mutation, not an adaptation. And if this mutation offered any advantages it would be a much more common sighting than one every hundred years, I think. Besides, superficially resembling a lioness wouldn't save a cheetah from unwanted attention from lions, hyenas and maybe even leopards, since it would still be much smaller than an actual lioness. (09-12-2018, 06:40 AM)Shir Babr Wrote: It's a mutation, not an adaptation. And if this mutation offered any advantages it would be a much more common sighting than one every hundred years, I think. Besides, superficially resembling a lioness wouldn't save a cheetah from unwanted attention from lions, hyenas and maybe even leopards, since it would still be much smaller than an actual lioness. You were very economical in the response. I will expand to provide readers with additional information. All new genes and new information within the same genes arose by mutation and recombination. It is the gene mutations that lead to changes in the phenotype (manifestation of characteristics) of individuals. This mutation in Cheetah may only be a spontaneous mutation at the molecular level, caused by ultraviolet or even viral (mutagenic agents) radiation, which is corrected by DNA repair mechanisms, which are capable of correcting most of the changes before they become permanent mutations; and many organisms have mechanisms to suppress mutated somatic cells. The fact of being unusual, last seen in 1921, does not directly imply a deleterious mutation, since no one knows from when this mutation exists in this species, nor why it happens. For some the mutations are the result of adaptations to the past, for others they are the result of a preparation for the future. For geneticists are works of chance, it has nothing to do with adaptive aptitude. The most common mutation is the King Cheetah - Recent studies indicate that it is a result of the mutation in a single gene, Taqpep, which is behind the disorganization of the pattern of this cat's coat. The Taqpep gene, which regulates these color patterns in the body, manifests with or without mutation when the animal is still in the uterus. This is where the coat pattern begins to form. Then the Edn3 gene controls the color of the fur, probably also before the animal is born. That is, Edn3 induces the production of dark pigment (spots, spots, stripes or simple pigments) in the areas preestablished by the Taqpep gene. They are the controlling genes - indicate where and how certain characteristics will be presented in the animal, such as coloration, spacing, position, quantity. Also talk about the existence of Cheetah Lanosa. For some biologists all these genetic variations occur to make them more diverse in the future. There is no objective knowledge in this context. There are many truths that make up many explanations, what works for one species does not work for another. Functional aspects within a mutation is even more complex. It is not yet clear why animals have different colors and what are the advantages and disadvantages of coat types. The answers usually found are results of the application of principles of logic. Spotted predators are best suited for forested environments, and smooth coat for open plains. This is real or just a logical deduction. Let's see these two cats: Caracal and Serval. Although many say that each cat occupies a different habitat, thereby reducing competition, they co-inhabit in many parts of Africa. Because it is also found outside Africa (greater geographic reach), we can say that Caracal (smooth skin) has greater adaptive success and consequent greater evolutionary success? I do not think! This mutation may in the future become an adaptation. Mutations are a rarity! Understanding how a mutation evolves to become hegemonic in a species is still beyond genetic knowledge. There is no way to objectively make a functional link between aspects of predation and physical characteristics. In many cases, skin color does not seem to have any effect on actual aspects of survival. I think it perfectly plausible that this Cheetah when viewed from a distance by any animal (be it predator or prey) may be mistaken for a young lioness. Link: http://messybeast.com/genetics/mutant-cheetahs.html (09-12-2018, 11:18 PM)Matias Wrote: Let's see these two cats: Caracal and Serval. Although many say that each cat occupies a different habitat, thereby reducing competition, they co-inhabit in many parts of Africa. Because it is also found outside Africa (greater geographic reach), we can say that Caracal (smooth skin) has greater adaptive success and consequent greater evolutionary success. Attributing the caracal's success over the serval just to his coat pattern is not accurate. Caracal's are also stronger, more aggressive and have a wider range of prey than servals. Leopards are spotted and can inhabit both forested and open spaces. And as far as I've read, pumas with their plain coat weren't as abundant in the American plains as they were in more forested areas. (09-12-2018, 11:18 PM)Matias Wrote: I think it perfectly plausible that this Cheetah when viewed from a distance by any animal (be it predator or prey) may be mistaken for a young lioness. But what be said advantage? As I said before, a young lioness would still attract unwanted attention from competitors (maybe even more than a cheetah), and prey would still be wary of it. Sorry if my responses are short, I don't have that technical knowledge. (09-12-2018, 11:18 PM)Matias Wrote: There is no objective knowledge in this context. There are many truths that make up many explanations, what works for one species does not work for another. Functional aspects within a mutation is even more complex. It is not yet clear why animals have different colors and what are the advantages and disadvantages of coat types. The answers usually found are results of the application of principles of logic. Spotted predators are best suited for forested environments, and smooth coat for open plains. This is real or just a logical deduction. Let's see these two cats: Caracal and Serval. Although many say that each cat occupies a different habitat, thereby reducing competition, they co-inhabit in many parts of Africa. Because it is also found outside Africa (greater geographic reach), we can say that Caracal (smooth skin) has greater adaptive success and consequent greater evolutionary success. I see that I needed to put a question mark (?) At the end of this paragraph and add: I do not think! It is clear in the explanatory context that something does not fit. I will correct. @Shir Babr How can we not produce something more concrete than speculations and particular points of view. Let's let the topic go in its natural course. SC appointed panel rejects years-old plan to introduce African cheetahs in India
 *This image is copyright of its original author According to a report submitted to the Supreme Court, India does not have ‘required habitat and prey density’
to support cheetahs.
India Updated: Oct 08, 2018 09:12 IST An ambitious, if woolly headed, scheme to introduce cheetahs from Africa to India to compensate for the extinction of a different sub-species of the big cat in India at least 50 years ago, may finally be dead with a Supreme Court appointed panel advising against it last week.
Amicus in the case ADN Rao submitted the report prepared by the Central Empowered Committee based on peer reviewed papers on cheetahs by Kelly Marnewick of South Africa, LL Marker of Namibia and International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and said India does not have “required habitat and prey density” to support cheetahs. He accused a government-run research institute of “incorrectly compressing” data to get the approval of the apex court to seek the reintroduction of the big cat from Africa.
In 2010, the central government set up an expert panel for reintroducing the cheetah in India. This panel recommended that the home of the fastest animal in the world could be Kuno Palpur in Madhya Pradesh, Velavadar National Park in Gujarat and Tal Chapar sanctuary in Rajasthan. Kuno Palpur was also the place prepared by Madhya Pradesh to house Asiatic lions from Gujarat, till the latter refused to share its pride... 
More than 5,500 livestock moved out of Asiatic cheetah’s home range in Iran
April 28, 2018  *This image is copyright of its original author TEHRAN — Following the “cheetah forever” campaign contributions some 5,536 livestock have been moved out of cheetah home ranges in Touran National Park in the central province of Semnan, campaign spokesman Hamidreza Mirzadeh has said. The ‘cheetah forever’ campaign was launched by Iranian Actress Hedieh Tehrani on August 31, 2018, the date marking the National Asiatic Cheetah Day. It is intended to collect contributions to help Asiatic Cheetah conservation project. The overlapping home ranges in Touran National Park have caused some livestock-cheetah conflict. The campaign is soliciting contributions from the public to help purchase some 12 home ranges in 100,000 hectares of Touran National Park to minimize the conflicts between the livestock and the wild animals. The Asiatic cheetah mainly inhabits the desert areas around Dasht-e Kavir in the eastern half of Iran, including parts of provinces of Kerman, Khorasan, Semnan, Yazd, Tehran, and Markazi. Most live in five protected areas: Kavir National Park, Touran National Park, Bafq Protected Area, Dar-e Anjir Wildlife Refuge, and Naybandan Wildlife Reserve. The cheetah has been listed as critically endangered on the IUCN Red List since 1996. The number of remaining Asiatic cheetahs can be estimated at almost 50. However, due to the shortcomings of trap cameras installed in the protected areas and other techniques of counting cheetahs it is not easy to tell the gender composition. The cheetah-livestock interactions and the presence of human beings and guard dogs in cheetah’s habitats, road accidents, reduced prey base, and habitat fragmentation due to human encroachment are of the threats making the cheetah’s future uncertain. The ‘cheetah forever’ campaign is mainly concerned with moving livestock out of cheetah habitats in Touran National Park. When a predator’s habitat, in this case Asiatic cheetah, is also used for livestock grazing, it raises two main concerns. One issue is livestock predation and the retaliatory persecution it can potentially lead to. The other main concern is what growing numbers of livestock will mean for wild ungulate population. A landscape offers limited resources, and the cheetah’s wild prey species are competing for these resources with domestic livestock. If there is too much livestock grazing, wild ungulate populations may eventually disappear. The cats would then be deprived of their preferred food source.  *This image is copyright of its original author “Out of 12 livestock home ranges with 7,487 livestock some 5,536 are moved out of the cheetah habitats,” Mirzadeh said. He said in some cases the person who had legally owned the land has died and doing the legal formalities might take some time and also there are some people who have preferred to receive another range land to gaze their livestock in exchange for their current lands, which is not easy to obtain considering the lack of vegetation in many range lands. Mirzadeh went on to say that so far the campaign has succeeded in soliciting some 6.2 billion rials (nearly $148,000) and experts have started negotiations with the livestock owners since late October, 2017. He further underlined the fact that the campaign is public-spearheaded and that the Department of Environment or other responsible bodies are merely collaborating to ease the process. The campaign spokesman also said in order to ensure that the money is used for cheetahs’ conservation projects, the Inspection Organization is following up on the expenditures. Negotiations will continue to move all livestock out of the cheetahs home ranges, Mirzadeh concluded. MQ/PA 
Iran to Preserve Asiatic Cheetah Using Surrogates
By IFP Editorial Staff- December 24, 2018 - 13:12  *This image is copyright of its original author Quote:"An Iranian official says there is a possibility that surrogates will be used to preserve the highly-endangered Asiatic cheetah." Deputy Head of the Iranian Department of the Environment Hamid Zahrabi said the body has a new plan to protect and preserve the species by creating a large, enclosed area in order to protect and reproduce the Asiatic cheetah in a quasi-natural way. “If natural mating and artificial reproduction fail, we will consider the option of transferring the embryo and using surrogates,” he said in an interview with ISNA. “We intend to create a large enclosed area in order to manage and increase the population of cheetahs in a quasi-natural way,” he noted. “We hope that cubs born to cheetahs at Pardisan Park could be used to create a quasi-natural population that would be introduced into one of the existing habitats,” the official said. He was asked if the Department of the Environment may try to catch live cheetahs from their natural habitats. “We have no such plan at the moment,” Zahrabi answered. “But we may catch live cheetahs in order to get genetic samples from them because we need cheetahs’ genes, especially for areas where the cheetah population is diminishing due to a low birth rate,” he noted. “For example, when it comes to the cheetahs in Yazd, we must try to catch them alive to get gene samples in order to be able to preserve the genes of the species,” the official said. “Therefore, we must catch at least one live cheetah and get sperms from it and begin to reproduce them before all members of the species die,” he said. Zahrabi also took a question on the possibility of using an African cheetah as surrogates. “We have designed different levels in order to reproduce cheetahs in captivity. At the first level, the cheetahs at Pardisan would mate naturally,” he said. The official said if natural mating fails, then artificial insemination would be the next option. And the third option, he added, would be to transfer the embryo to a surrogate – an African cheetah – which already has the experience of bearing a cub. “Each of these methods to reproduce cheetahs in captivity has risks and there is a 30-percent chance of success in these methods,” he said. The official said the Department of the Environment’s first plan about cheetahs is to protect them in their natural habitats while also using new methods of preserving cheetahs and seizing all opportunities and drawing on all experiences across the world to preserve and revive the Asiatic cheetah. https://ifpnews.com/exclusive/iran-to-pr...urrogates/ |
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