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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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Joven coalición de tres, los Kogatende. Son sobrinos de Olpadan (Tano bora) e hijos de Siligi. En el video cazan una presa y la pierden ante las hienas.
Este vídeo es muy bueno. Nashipai atrapa un impala y deja que sus cachorros hagan el trabajo.
Distribution of the Northeast African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii) in the Horn of Africa
The Horn of Africa is an important region for African biodiversity. Multiple endemic fauna are found in the nation of Ethiopia. However comprehensive scientific literature about this region's biodiversity is severely lacking due to multiple armed conflicts and political instability in the region about whom some info will be in this post.  *This image is copyright of its original author Note: By Horn of Africa I mean the following nations: Ethiopia, Somalia/Somaliland (we'll get into that), Eritrea and Djibouti. I mean this because some consider Sudan and Kenya as part of the HOA. This post is about the current distribution of the Northeast African cheetah in the region taken from latest literature and media reports. To avoid repetition it can be said without any doubt that in historical times, the cheetah was very widespread in the HOA but now they're critically endangered. We will go country by country. Ethiopia: Status of the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) in Ethiopia: A review LINK Abstract Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), one of the wide-ranging scarce carnivores, was widespread some decades back in Ethiopia's wild lands. However, its natural habitats are currently fragmented and shrinking due to anthropogenic factors. Regardless of this general overview, there appears to be a lack of up-to-date information which reveals the past and existing status of cheetahs in Ethiopia since they are relatively understudied compared to other large carnivores. Available published and unpublished reports, manuscripts, and policy-focused documents on the target species were reviewed to explore and document the status of the cheetah in Ethiopia. Based on our review, we concluded that the cheetah population size is extremely small (below 500) while large ranges (65% of projected habitat area) have been identified through field assessments and sightings undertaken since 2015. Besides, the incidence and extent of its threats are increasing and changing over time. It is therefore recommended that there is a need to conduct a countrywide assessment to examine the status of the existing populations and review the developed national action plan based on up-to-date information on the potential threats to the populations of the cheetah. [Range of Cheetah in Ethiopia ® and distribution of cheetah in range states within eastern Africa in 2007 (L) as mapped by participants at the regional conservation strategy workshop]  *This image is copyright of its original author National action plan for the conservation of cheetah and African wild dog in Ethiopia (Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority) LINK Information from the document: Modern distribution of the cheetah in Ethiopia. Cheetah in Ethiopia are currently widely distributed in the Southern plains of Ethiopia, albeit at low density. The other major cheetah range stretches from the Ogaden grasslands northwards to the Awash and Yangudi National parks. Cheetah are present and have been recorded in 10 of Ethiopia’s protected areas namely, Awash NP, Garhaile NP, Churchura NP, Yabello wildlife sanctuary, Mago NP, Mazie NP, Nechisar NP, Senkele Wildlife Sanctuary, Babille Elephant sanctuary, and Omo NP. Important cheetah habitats outside protected areas include the Daua river valley on the Ethiopia-Kenya border, and the Borena region North of Moyale. The most recent and frequent cheetah sightings have been reported from Yabello wildlife sanctuary, Garhaile National park, Churchura National Park, Mago National Park, Mazie National Park, Nechisar National Park, Omo National Park , and Senkele Wildlife Sancutary. [Map of Cheetah distribution and ranges in Ethiopia (from 2010 National workshop)]  *This image is copyright of its original author Large carnivore distribution, conflicts and threats in the east of the Somali region, Ethiopia LINK Abstract Large carnivore distribution in Ethiopia is not well documented; we did 108 interviews and 12 focus group discussions in six districts of the Somali Region to gather basic information. The Region is not listed as resident range for big cats, but our results indicate widespread presence of cheetah, and possible remnants of lion and leopard occurrence. Spotted and striped hyaena, plus many smaller species, are frequently encountered. In contrast to positive attitudes towards wild grazers, all carnivores are persecuted in response to frequent conflict leading to injuries and deaths among people and livestock. Lion and cheetah cubs were regularly captured and trafficked, and this may have contributed to lion declines especially. Cheetah cubs are still regularly caught and we mapped how they are smuggled to Somalia/Somaliland from where they enter the pet trade. A couple of young northeast African cheetahs kept privately in the Somali region of Ethiopia. Source.  *This image is copyright of its original author Djibouti: Note: I was unable to find scientific papers about cheetahs in Djibouti. Cheetah spotted in Djibouti for the first time in over 30 years Good news tends to be scarce in the international conservation arena, so the recent confirmation of the presence of a wild cheetah in Djibouti after an absence of more than 30 years from this Horn of Africa country had wildlife researchers smiling broadly. But one cheetah doesn’t necessarily make a population, they warned. [Location maps showing Djibouti and the remote Digri Plateau where the cheetah was photographed]  *This image is copyright of its original author [The camera trap image that caused all the excitement: the first recorded cheetah in Djibouti for more than three decades]  *This image is copyright of its original author Somalia & Somaliland: Before we get to the zoological information, we need to have a basic understanding of history here. Why am I differentiating between Somalia and Somaliland? To summarize long complicated history:
Somaliland declares independence however it has very limited recognition as an independent state and is considered an autonomous zone of Somalia and it is comparatively more stable than some other parts of the country. Below a video of Siaad Barre talking about the Ogaden war. Then a picture of SNM fighters.  *This image is copyright of its original author Note for the sake of clarity: Somaliland will be considered a part of Somalia and not as a separate country. Now we get to the information about cheetahs in this country. Cheetahs persist in the wild in the remote Awdal region of Somaliland Abstract Although cheetahs Acinonyx jubatus were once widespread in the Horn of Africa, their presence in Somaliland has not been confirmed since 2010, and they have been presumed extirpated in recent years. During 2021-2022 the Cheetah Conservation Fund and the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change in Somaliland carried out two rapid surveys in the Awdal region of western Somaliland to investigate the status of the cheetah in this area. The team collected socio-ecological data from 26 villages for a total of 13 days. In both years people from most villages reported sightings of cheetahs, and the team also received multiple reports of predation on small livestock (sheep and goats) by cheetahs. We also investigated two reports of recent cheetah presence. This led to finding a set of confirmed cheetah tracks, which we followed for >250 m, and two large feline scrapes, both approximately the size expected of a cheetah. In 2020 and 2022 we received direct evidence of cheetah presence in the form of mature cheetah carcasses. In the first instance the cheetah was reported as having been shot in defence of livestock, and in the second instance two cheetahs were apparently poison-baited. Both reports were accompanied by photographic records. This combination of social and ecological data means that we can confirm the recent presence of wild cheetahs in western Somaliland. We will now prioritize work with local communities to understand and mitigate human–cheetah conflict and continue to investigate the distribution of cheetahs throughout Somaliland. [The 2021 and 2022 rapid transect surveys for the cheetah Acinonyx jubatus in the Awdal region of Somaliland. Symbology indicates which villages reported cheetah sightings and predation of livestock by cheetahs in the previous year. Some villages reported neither sightings nor livestock predation by cheetahs. Locations of physical evidence of cheetah presence (carcasses, tracks and potential scrape marks) are shown.]  *This image is copyright of its original author [Photographic records indicative of mature cheetahs Acinonyx jubatus in the Awdal region, Somaliland: (a) tracks, (b) scrape and (c,d) carcasses. Photos by the Cheetah Conservation Fund and community members who contacted the Fund.]  *This image is copyright of its original author From 'Wildlife trade in Somalia' LINK Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is an animal particularly sought after in the Gulf region as well as in Southeast Asia. In central Somalia, one individual cheetah fetched US$ 1,000. The final price, however, is likely to have been at least threefold higher, since a chain of intermediate brokers is usually involved between collectors and buyers. The number of exported individuals and their exact destinations are undocumented. Population densities of this threatened species are also unknown. The illegal trade further increases the pressure on already strongly decimated and fragmented populations in Somalia, and their survival without immediate support from international conservation organisations is doubtful.
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