Last week, I had the honor of speaking at a TEDx event at Sharif University. My speech, titled “Running in the Darkness for the Asiatic Cheetahs,” was a deep dive into the challenging journey of trying to save the world’s most rare wildcat in a sanctioned country.
Despite the lack of budget, equipment, and comprehensive understanding of these majestic creatures, our team has been relentless in our pursuit. We are racing against time, working in the shadows to ensure the survival of the Asiatic Cheetahs, who are teetering on the brink of extinction.
Our journey has been one of resilience and hope. With limited resources, we have strived to understand these elusive creatures better, to devise effective conservation strategies. Our persistence stems from the fact that these cheetahs don’t have much time left. We have no choice but to stay hopeful because if we lose hope, even for a moment, they may be lost forever.
I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share our story and raise awareness about the plight of the Asiatic Cheetahs. Let’s all remember that every effort counts, no matter how small, in the grand scheme of conservation.
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