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.
Miandasht Wildlife Refuge in North Khorasan Province is one of the key cheetah reserves in Iran. The reserve hosts a viable cheetah population with at least two different cheetah families
After the public invitation done by the Iranian Cheetah Society for collecting charity money for means to improve the Miandasht’s protected area’s water supply, fortunately thanks to the financial help
While Iranian cheetahs “National Soccer Team” are running in the Brazil’s World Cup, the cheetahs in hyper arid landscapes of Iranian deserts are suffering from limited water availability due to
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