Jasmin Zusmita

Science DOLT-HW#1.2

Base on my research, one of the animals that is in danger of extinction right now is Cheetah. Cheetahs
are listed as “Vulnerable” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of
Threatened Species. With the capacity to sprint at speeds of up to 120 kilometers per hour (75 miles per
hour) and accelerate to 97 kilometers per hour (60 miles per hour) in as little as three seconds, cheetahs
are a species of cat that are best known for being the fastest land animal. They are faster than the
majority of sports cars. On the sub-Saharan savannas where they live, cheetahs use their acceleration
and speed to pursue and capture prey like gazelles. Small heads, thin bodies, long legs, and a yellowish-
tan coat with distinguishing black patches are all characteristics of cheetahs.

What is the reason of their extinction? Cheetahs face extinction pressure from climate change,
hunting by humans, and habitat destruction, which is reducing the size of their populations. Cheetahs'
own genes also pose a challenge to their continued survival. Cheetahs have a low rate of reproductive
success, meaning that as a species they are not always able to reproduce. With fewer offspring, the
population can neither grow nor adapt to changes in the environment. There are estimated to be only
7,100 cheetahs left in the wild, and their future remains uncertain across their range.

To prevent Cheetah from extinction we need a conservation action on a scale that is seldom seen in
terrestrial conservation. This includes transboundary cooperation, land use planning across large
landscapes to maintain habitat connectivity, and human wildlife conflict mitigation. As a help to make
this conservation action possible we can simply help by making a donation, sponsor a cheetah, or
support our research, education and conservation efforts with a bequest.