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| Klein, R. | |
| Status report for the cheetah in Botswana | |
| 2007 Cat News (Special Issue 3): 14-21 | |
Historically, cheetahs _Acinonyx jubatus _have been distributed throughout Botswana. With once pristine habitat, very low human populations and one of the largest concentrations of ungulates on the continent, space and prey were plentiful. However, the last 40 years have seen great changes in the natural habitat, with overstocking of livestock, range partitioning, the arrival of deep borehole technology and the erection of cordon fences causing dramatic reductions in wildlife populations and the overall integrity of the Kalahari ecosystems. This report assesses current national cheetah status and distribution, detailing the factors presently affecting these populations. |
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