In wartime Iran, the Asiatic cheetah – a critically endangered species
Le Monde · 18 May 2026

In wartime Iran, the Asiatic cheetah – a critically endangered species

The cheetah, a national symbol with fewer than 25 left in the wild, is the focus of a conservation program now threatened by the conflict with the US and Israel.


AI Translated Summary:
The critically endangered Asiatic cheetah, a national symbol of Iran, faces dire threats from ongoing wartime conflicts involving the US and Israel. With fewer than 25 individuals remaining in the wild, conservation efforts are at risk.


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