Guest guest Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 http://www.postchronicle.com/news/science/article_21267428.shtml Iranian Cheetahs Tracked For First Time By Staff Mar 5, 2007 A U.S.-led team of international scientists working in Iran has successfully fitted two Asiatic cheetahs with global positioning system collars. The researchers, led by New York<http://www.postchronicle.com/news/science/article_21267428.shtml#>-headquar\ tered Wildlife Conservation Society scientists, say the accomplishment marks the first time the endangered population of big cats can be tracked by conservationists. Once found across the Asian continent, the cheetahs now live only in the extremely arid habitat around Iran's Kavir Desert. Officials estimate only between 60 and 100 animals<http://www.postchronicle.com/news/science/article_21267428.shtml#>exist, making the Asiatic cheetah one of the most imperiled cats on Earth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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