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Laurent, A.; Laurent, D.
Gu‚pard
2002 Book Chapter
Oral and written reports of cheetah observations collected from 1963 to 2001 in Djibouti are resumed in a map. Distribution in adjacent countries are also discussed. While the cheetah is likely to live in most regions of Djibouti, it is in danger of extinction. The species is considered as a luxury good in the country and is very attractive to occasional poachers. The export of trophies from some regions is very important, but confiscation and punishment measures have been recently introduced. Although not common in the 1980s, the cheetah remains widespread in the eastern and southern lowlands of Ethiopia, but it is threatened by illegal hunting and the destruction of the natural habitat by humans. According to a recent report (2002), the cheetah seems to be numerous in the west Mille district of the Afar region (Werdanso region). In the 1960s, cheetahs have suffered a very serious depletion in Somaila and disappeared from the more settled areas. More recent sightings report the cheetah in the Caluula, Skushuban and Qardho districts and in the Sidali region.
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