Rare Iranian Cheetahs Get Tracking Collars
March 02, 2007 — By Reuters
NEW YORK -- Scientists said
Thursday they have for the first time collared a pair of Iran's rare cheetahs
with tracking systems which they hope will provide invaluable insights into the
movements and range of the highly endangered animals.
The Asiatic cheetah once roamed the whole continent but is now confined to
the harsh edge of Iran's Kavir Desert. Information on their movements is crucial
as there are believed to be only 60 to 100 of the big cats left in the wild.
Rare Iranian Cheetahs Get Tracking Collars
March 02, 2007 — By Reuters
NEW YORK -- Scientists said
Thursday they have for the first time collared a pair of Iran's rare cheetahs
with tracking systems which they hope will provide invaluable insights into the
movements and range of the highly endangered animals.
The Asiatic cheetah once roamed the whole continent but is now confined to
the harsh edge of Iran's Kavir Desert. Information on their movements is crucial
as there are believed to be only 60 to 100 of the big cats left in the wild.
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