Wheeling in Ohio County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)
Race For Survival!
The fastest land animal is becoming one of the fastest to disappear! Cheetah once roamed throughout Africa and into eastern India. Today, they are found in less than 1/4 of their original range. It is estimated that the population of wild cheetah is less than 15,000.
What has caused the decline of the cheetah?
• Habitat loss and fragmentation: As wild lands are destroyed, cheetah populations are divided and the space available for them to live and hunt is reduced.
• Illegal wildlife trade: Illegal hunting of cheetah for their fur and claws cause a serious drain on wild populations.
• Human-Wildlife conflicts: Most wild cheetah live outside protected areas on private lands. Here they come into contact with farmers and their livestock. Because cheetah hunt during the day and are more visible than other big predators, cheetah are often blamed for livestock kills.
Erected by The Good Zoo at Oglebay Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Animals • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources.
Location. 40° 5.93′ N, 80° 40.119′ W. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grevy's Zebra (within shouting distance of this marker); Serval (within shouting distance of this marker); Red Wolf (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Red Wolf (about 300 feet away); Pallas's Cat Conservation (about 400 feet away); Kangaroo or Wallaby? / Are Kangaroos Rare? (about 500 feet away); Bobcat (about 500 feet away); Bald Eagle / Amelia the Bald Eagle (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Wheeling.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 78 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
