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King cheetahs are'nt a separate species. They're just everyday cheetahs with a slight pattern variation in their fur.

Cheetahs don't treat King Cheetahs any different. The difference is only important to us humans.

Pretty much like the White tigers or the White lions.

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It is because they are killed for their fur and farmers shoot them if they come too close to their life stock or other animals like hyenas eat their cubs

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Q: Is the cheetah an endangered species and if so why?
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How many endangered cheetahs are there?

Two subspecies of the cheetah are considered as critically endangered: the Asiatic cheetah and the northwest African cheetah. The species, as a whole, is considered as vulnerable and not endangered.


Is cheta an endangered?

The cheetah is an endangered species.


Are Cheetah on the endangered species list?

yes


When were cheetahs put on endangered species list?

Ask a friend!The cheetah as a whole was declared as endangered by the usa as recently as 2008.However the cheetah can definitely be classed as endangered and has been so for a long time. Currently the number of cheetah in the world is estimated at 7500.Cheetah lost most of their weight in the rush to become fast. As such they cannot defend their kills from almost any animal. This means that they cope very badly in reserves with other large mammals. An example of this is south Africa, where the protected area has about 200 cheetah but the rest of south Africa have perhaps another 800.Cheetah live at very low densities everywhere and so it takes a huge reserve to have a viable population (Kruger national park in south Africa is the size of wales but has a total of 200 wild cheetah and cannot support more).Cheetah were once found across Africa Asia southan Europe and America. If you compare this to current numbers they have been endangered for thousands of years.It is only over the last 100 years though that the number of cheetah has crashed. The Asian population numbers 100 or so as does the saharan population.Lots of information I know, but it really isn't a question to be easily answeredjune 1970The cheetah is not on the endangered species list as of now, but is Vulnerable.


Is the King Cheetah an endangered species?

The King Cheetah is a genetic mutation, not a subspecies. The King Cheetah is not listed as an individual species. They are listed by the IUCN Red List with a status of "Vulnerable" and a "population trend of decreasing". For more details, please see sites listed below.


Which endangered species roams a large crescent shaped area from western to southern Africa?

The cheetah


How endangered is the cheetah?

The cheetah is not currently listed as endangered but is considered vulnerable.


Is the Cheetah endangered?

The cheetah is not currently listed as endangered but is considered vulnerable.


When was the cheetah first endangered?

Overall, the cheetah is not listed as endangered but vulnerable. Only the Northwest African cheetah and the Asiatic cheetah are considered critically endangered.


What is the most endangered species of cheetah?

The Asiatic Cheetah in Iran with a population of less than 100. (King Cheetah is not a separate subspecies - but a coat colour variation that comes about from a recessive gene)


Are cheetahs extinct or endangered?

Some subspecies of the cheetah are endangered but overall they are not endangered but considered vulnerable.


Is a cheetah endangered or at risk of becoming endangered?

Yes. The cheetah is threatened by habitat loss and hunting for their spotted pelt. They are also sometimes killed by farmers protecting their livestock. This species is protected by the law, and the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums is dedicated to the research of breeding the species for preservation.