Are there Wild Arabian Cheetahs on the Arabian Peninsular?

The last known sighting of a wild Arabian cheetah occurred in 1963 in Wadi Mitan, Yemen, marking the species' extinction on the Arabian Peninsula, with the last confirmed kill reported in 1973 in Saudi Arabia. Cheetah smuggling from Africa into Yemen and Saudi Arabia is a significant issue, driven by demand for their pelts and other body parts in the black market.Prices for leopard pelts can reach up to $1,500 on the black market in Saudi Arabia, reflecting the high value placed on exotic animal skins. This illicit trade poses serious threats to wildlife conservation efforts and highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement against wildlife trafficking.