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| Walker, C. | |
| Cheetah dilemma | |
| 1978 African Wildlife (32): 22-22 | |
Even in historical times, cheetah have never been abundant in South Africa. Former studies estimated that there were probably 700 left - 100 in Natal protected areas; 250 in the Kruger Park; 150 in the Kalahari Gemsbok Park, and perhaps 200 elsewhere. However, the threat to the cheetah comes not from its decline in protected areas, nor its inability to breed in captivity. It is in danger because it is incompatible with human activities, it is not sufficiently protected, and trade in skins is not yet at an end. |
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