What are three reasons cheetahs losing their homes?

1. Habitat Loss: Cheetahs primarily inhabit grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands. However, human activities, such as agriculture expansion, urbanization, and infrastructure development, have resulted in the fragmentation and loss of these natural habitats. Deforestation and conversion of natural areas for farming and grazing can destroy cheetah habitats and fragment populations.

2. Human-Wildlife Conflict: Cheetahs are often regarded as predators that pose a threat to livestock. This has led to retaliatory killings and persecution by humans, including ranchers and farmers, who perceive cheetahs as a danger to their livelihoods. Moreover, cheetahs are frequently trapped or poisoned in an attempt to protect livestock.

3. Illegal Trade: Cheetahs are highly valued in the illegal pet trade, both domestically and internationally. This demand can lead to poaching, where cheetahs are captured from the wild and sold to individuals or groups who want to keep them as exotic pets. The illegal pet trade not only threatens individual cheetahs but also contributes to the decline of their populations in the wild.