What year was the Cheetah added to the endangered species list?
On 1 July 1975, CITES (the Convention on International Trade of Endangered Species) placed the cheetah on Appendix I, making international trade in live cheetah or cheetah products illegal. In the U.S., we are following closely on a proposed Bill that would weaken the already under funded Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)’s Endangered Species Act programs. These programs protect and recover endangered wildlife, fish and plants. The FWS first listed the cheetah on 2 June 1970, and is currently designated as Vulnerable or Endangered in its entire range.
