African cheetahs-The Hindu-07-09-2022

African cheetahs-The Hindu-07-09-2022
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ENVIRONMENT :
CONTEXT :
The much-awaited arrival of African cheetahs to India may be timed for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday

PRELIM:
Know about African Cheetah
Scientific Name: Acinonyx Jubatus
Characteristics:
Bigger in size as compared to Asiatic Cheetah.
Slightly brownish and golden skin which is thicker than the Asiatic Cheetahs.
Prominent spots and lines on the face compared to Asian cheetahs.
Protection status:
IUCN Red List: Vulnerable.
CITES: Appendix 1.
WPA: Schedule-2.
Distribution: Found all over the African continent in thousands of numbers.