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| Tricorache, P.; Yashphe, S.; Marker, L. | |
| Global dataset for seized and non-intercepted illegal cheetah trade (_Acinonyx jubatus_) 2010-2019 | |
| 2021 Data in Brief (35): 2352-3409 | |
Cheetahs (_Acinonyx jubatus_) are a keystone predator of sa- vanna systems in Africa, yet their populations have dramatically declined due to pressures such as human-wildlife con- flict, loss of habitat, and most notably the illegal trade in live cheetah cubs as pets. We provide the most extensive dataset relevant to seized and non-intercepted illegal trade in live cheetahs and cheetah parts for the decade 2010-2019, spanning over 300 sources and 56 countries in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, Oceania and North America. It includes 1,884 individual incidents involving at least 4,000 cheetahs or cheetah parts or products likely or confirmed to breach national laws or CITES regulations. While the covert nature of illegal trade of any kind makes it extremely difficult to capture its true volume, we believe that the information con- tained in this dataset demonstrates the need for a more in- depth look into illegal cheetah trade, including sustainability assessments with emphasis in regions where cheetah pop- ulations are small and widely exploited, such as the Horn of Africa, as this dataset suggests. Ultimately, such actions could lead to improved enforcement and legal frameworks,and provide a guide for CITES actions involving international cooperation and demand reduction efforts. |
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