The triplets of the female cheetah “Iran” and “Firooz,” the male cheetah, were born in captivity at the Iranian Cheetah Breeding Center site. Ali Salajegeh, head of the Environmental Protection Organization, said: “Cheetah newborns were born on the site of the Iranian Cheetah Breeding Center” Iran. “
According to ISNA, Ali Salajegeh announced the news of the birth of baby cheetahs on the site of the Iranian Cheetah Breeding Center, adding: “Considering the presence of the veterinary team from the past week and examining the animal’s behavior around the clock, it became clear that the pregnancy was complete. The physical conditions of this species and not have enough strength to give birth naturally; with the help of consulting vets and trusted vets of the Organization, field cesarean was performed.
He added: “Fortunately, due to an experienced veterinary team, three Iranian cheetah cubs were born by cesarean section and are healthy.”
He further said: “The initial veterinary work of the Iranian female cheetah” Iran “has been done, and now the mother and puppies are normal and under special care.” He said: “Given that this is the first birth of an Asian cheetah in captivity, we can keep the population of cheetahs in captivity and then in semi-captivity, which is a great help in preserving such endangered genes.”
The information base of the Environmental Protection Organization stated that less than 20 cheetahs had been seen in seven provinces of Semnan, Kerman, Yazd, Razavi, North and South Khorasan, which is the primary habitat of cheetahs to date: In each pregnancy cheetahs give birth to 2-6 cubs, and although this process is by itself important for the preservation of this genetically important species, in addition to this, the job of the Environmental Protection Agency is to plan to monitor and protect the natural habitat of cheetahs in the country. On January 26, 2022, the official page of Turan National Park announced in social media the mating of Iran and Firooz, the two cheetahs that are kept in the reproduction section of the park.
