The Iranian environmental movement largely owes its existence to one man: Eskandar Firouz, a charismatic aristocrat and big game hunter.
The environmental limitations and future of the Asiatic cheetah in Iran
In 1997, Hormoz Asadi located less than 100 Asiatic Cheetahs in Iran in the report for UNDP Cat Specialist Group.About 96% of the natural habitat of the country was altered.
Ecology and conservation of the Asiatic cheetah in Miandasht Mohammad Farhadinia
This project and article was dedicated to our beloved, cheetah, Marita! In this 2007 article, Dr. Mohammad S.Farhadinia documents the work of Project Asiatic Cheetah in Miandasht, initiated by the Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS).
BBC Wildlife Magazine: Caught in the Crossfire
“There was a poster of a cheetah behind the counter,” he says. “It was a picture of a captive animal from Tehran Zoo that had become famous as part of a national education campaign.
The world’s fastest animal is in a race for survival in Iran
“Marita galvanized interest in the fate of the species. The date of her death, Aug. 30, was designated National Cheetah Day.
Asiatic Cheetah Conservation & Catching Tiger Poachers in India
Hormoz Asadi, was the first Iranian member of the International Union of Conservation for Nature (IUCN) Cat Specialist Group. In 1997, in the first-ever report of its kind, he estimated there were about 100 Asiatic cheetahs remaining in Iran.
How the Iranian Environment Informed a Cheetah Children’s Book
Hormoz is a Persian name. Derived from the word Ormozd (330 B.C), it refers to Ahura Mazda (the highest spirit in the Zoroastrian faith), and it is my father’s name.
How You Can Save the Cheetah
Social media has popularized the idea that cheetahs are the ultimate luxury accessory among wealthy Gulf State influencers, turning the endangered cat into a hot commodity among those who want to emulate them.
Somaliland starts work on 800ha cheetah sanctuary
A Namibian wildlife organisation has broken ground in Somaliland on a rescue centre for cheetahs.
Cheetah collared at Selati Reserve
Last Friday, April 1, 2022, the Selati Wilderness Foundation (SWF) successfully collared one of their two male cheetahs in the Selati Game Reserve.