Cheetah Survival and Genetic Diversity

  • by  October 28, 2021

Dr. Laurie Marker explains why the cheetah today has a very narrow genetic diversity and what it means to their survival.

Share with friends

Related Reading

Help Save the Cheetah from Extinction

With less than 7,500 cheetahs remaining in the wild – and the illegal pet trade increasing – cheetahs are now listed as “Vulnerable” by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.

By partnering with Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) in Namibia and Somaliland, we’re doing all that we can to save the cheetah from extinction. Help us by donating today!

Donate