Iran is an arid country that is home to several endangered desert species such as the critically endangered Asiatic Cheetah. To protect these species, the managing authorities have implemented measures such as constructing artificial waterholes and improving natural water resources. One such significant habitat for cheetahs is the Miandasht Wildlife Refuge in the North Khorasan Province. However, the area suffers from water scarcity, which is a significant threat to the local wildlife. To ensure the success of this project, the Iranian Cheetah Society initiated a public invitation for charitable donations to enhance the water supply. The response from the public has been overwhelming, and the funds collected were efficiently utilized to supply necessary equipment, pay local assistant salaries, and maintain artificial water resources. The project continued in Miandasht for four years, leading to the development of a new program named “Water for Cheetahs,” which will address climate change consequences and seek solutions for the future.
Since 2014, ICS launched the “Water for Cheetahs” program to tackle climate change impacts on Asiatic Cheetah habitats. During these years, we hired a person to supply water for throughs
Despite having relatively good precipitation during the past two years, human-made water troughs in desertic areas remain in need of maintenance and refills in the hot season. This could prevent
The Iranian Cheetah Society has constructed 8 small dams in Miandasht Wildlife Refuge to provide water for the area and its wildlife. The rangers of Miandasht WR cooperated in running
In 2015, our team launched a campaign to provide water for Asiatic cheetahs and their natural prey in Miandasht Wildlife Refuge in North Khorasan Province. Because of excessive livestock grazing
The Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS) launched ‘Water for Cheetahs’ campaign in 2015 to support provision of water for wildlife during warm seasons in Miandasht Wildlife Refuge, North Khorasan Province. Miandasht
Miandasht Wildlife Refuge in North Khorasan Province, northeastern Iran, is a critical cheetah habitat supporting one of the last known populations of the Critically-Endangered Asiatic cheetah with reproducing females. Human-derived
