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Last Male Cheetah Davis Passes | Charleston News
The Maryland Zoo bids farewell to Davis, their beloved 12-year-old cheetah and last male of the species in captivity, who was euthanized after years of debilitating stomach issues. Though he lived alone since his brother Bud’s death, Davis charmed visitors and showed remarkable resilience. His passing underscores a grim reality: fewer than 12,500 cheetahs remain in the wild, threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and human-wildlife conflict. Yet hope persists as North American zoos unite to advance conservation efforts and protect these incredible speedsters before it’s too late. Listen in…
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