Eaton RL. 1969. The cheetahs survival endangered by man. Defenders of Wildlife:57-60.
Keywords: 1Afr/Acinonyx jubatus/agriculture/behavior/cheetah/decline/export/hunting/mortality/
poaching/poisoning/survival/trapping
Abstract: Eaton felt it important to attempt to acquire knowledge that might prove helpful as an aid
to preserving the cheetah, to study and to acquire insights into the reasons for the cheetah's
decline. The effects of man as a contributor to mortality far beyond natural losses are manifested
in several ways. Trapping, poisoning, hunting, poaching and agriculture, including defense of
stock, habitation and loss of prey species, are all important. The demand for live cheetahs for
hunting and as pets is also an important source of losses. Recommandations for preserving
cheetahs are given.
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