What is Cheetah protection status?

As of October 2021, cheetahs are listed as "Vulnerable" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). Their populations are declining due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and poaching. Conservation efforts are ongoing to protect their habitats and mitigate threats, but their future remains uncertain. Some subspecies, like the Northeast African cheetah, may face even greater risks and are considered "Critically Endangered."