Cheetah in Snare (IMAGE)

Wildlife Conservation Society

Cheetah in Snare

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This is a snared cheetah recovered by a park ranger in Zambia. A recent report says illegal hunting of wildlife in South African Development Community (SADC) states can lead to the eradication of many species across extensive areas and even complete ecological collapse.

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Zambia Carnivore Programme

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