Pirouz, Iran’s only Asiatic cheetah cub in captivity, has died of kidney failure. The cub, who was born in captivity at the Pardisan Park in Tehran, was only two years old.
The Asiatic cheetah, also known as the Iranian cheetah, is a critically endangered species of cheetah found in Iran. It is estimated that there are only around 50 of these cheetahs left in the wild, making Pirouz’s death a major blow to conservation efforts.
Pirouz was born in captivity in 2018 and was the first Asiatic cheetah cub to be born in captivity in Iran. He was part of a breeding program that was set up to help increase the population of the species.
Pirouz was a beloved member of the Pardisan Park family and was well-loved by the staff and visitors alike. He was known for his playful nature and was often seen running around the park.
Unfortunately, Pirouz’s health began to decline in recent months and he was diagnosed with kidney failure. Despite the best efforts of the park staff, Pirouz passed away on April 15th, 2021.
The death of Pirouz is a major setback for conservation efforts in Iran. The Asiatic cheetah is a critically endangered species and the loss of Pirouz is a major blow to the efforts to save the species.
The Pardisan Park staff are devastated by the loss of Pirouz and are now focusing their efforts on the remaining Asiatic cheetahs in captivity. They are working hard to ensure that the remaining cheetahs are healthy and safe.
The death of Pirouz is a reminder of the fragility of the Asiatic cheetah population and the importance of conservation efforts. The loss of Pirouz is a major blow to the efforts to save the species, but the staff at Pardisan Park are determined to continue their work to ensure the survival of the species.
The staff at Pardisan Park are asking for donations to help with the conservation efforts. They are also asking for people to spread awareness about the plight of the Asiatic cheetah and to help support conservation efforts.
The death of Pirouz is a major setback for conservation efforts in Iran, but the staff at Pardisan Park are determined to continue their work to ensure the survival of the species. They are asking for donations and support to help with their efforts.
