How trafficked cheetah cubs move from the wild and into your Instagram feed
Published 18 Aug 2021, 10:53 BST
For those who buy pet cheetahs, “the novelty wears off quickly, aside from the picture you get,” says veterinarian Hollis Stewart, who has cared for captive wildlife in Dubai.
For those who buy pet cheetahs, “the novelty wears off quickly, aside from the picture you get,” says veterinarian Hollis Stewart, who has cared for captive wildlife in Dubai.
For those who buy pet cheetahs, “the novelty wears off quickly, aside from the picture you get,” says veterinarian Hollis Stewart, who has cared for captive wildlife in Dubai.
Social media sites like Instagram also act as a marketplace. The caption above says, “Four-month-old male cheetah for sale. Contact in-box.” Cheetahs aren’t easy to breed in captivity; most pets were poached from the wild.