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== Life ==
== Life ==
Born on 1 May 2022, Pirouz was the only surviving cub of three live births of the female cheetah "Iran". The three male cubs were born in captivity via a [[Caesarean section|C section]] operation; this resulted in the mother not recognizing the cubs, thus forcing the cubs to live separately and without maternal care. The birth of the cubs marked the first time the subspecies had reproduced in captivity.<ref name=cnn/> Two of the cubs died shortly after birth, making Pirouz the only surviving cub.<ref name=cnn>{{Cite web |last=Marples |first=Megan |date=2022-05-11 |title=Rare triplet Asiatic cheetah cubs mark an important first for the species |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/11/world/asiatic-cheetah-cubs-born-in-captivity-scn/index.html |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> One of the cubs reportedly died on May 4 due to malformations in the left [[lung]] and lung adhesion, while the second died two weeks after the death of the first cub due to "poor quality milk".<ref name=death/><ref>https://ifpnews.com/one-cub-of-iranian-cheetah-triplet-dies-of-lung-deficiency/</ref><ref>https://www.radiozamaneh.com/729376/</ref>
Born on 1 May 2022, Pirouz was the only surviving cub of three live births of the female cheetah "Iran". The three male cubs were born in captivity via a [[Caesarean section|C section]] operation; this resulted in the mother not recognizing the cubs, thus forcing the cubs to live separately and without maternal care. The birth of the cubs marked the first time the subspecies had reproduced in captivity.<ref name=cnn/> Two of the cubs died shortly after birth, making Pirouz the only surviving cub.<ref name=cnn>{{Cite web |last=Marples |first=Megan |date=2022-05-11 |title=Rare triplet Asiatic cheetah cubs mark an important first for the species |url=https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/11/world/asiatic-cheetah-cubs-born-in-captivity-scn/index.html |access-date=2022-12-27 |website=CNN |language=en}}</ref> One of the cubs reportedly died on May 4 due to malformations in the left [[lung]] and lung adhesion, while the second died two weeks after the death of the first cub due to "poor quality milk".<ref name=death/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://ifpnews.com/one-cub-of-iranian-cheetah-triplet-dies-of-lung-deficiency/|title=One Cub Of Iranian Cheetah Triplet Dies Of Lung Deficiency - Iran Front Page|date=May 4, 2022|website=ifpnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.radiozamaneh.com/729376/|title=۴ماهگی «پیروز»، یوزپلنگ ایرانی|website=www.radiozamaneh.com}}</ref>


Pirouz was projected to remain in [[Tehran]] until he was 6 months old, after which he might have been transferred to the [[Khar Turan National Park]] if his health problems were resolved.<ref name=6mo>{{Cite web |title=&quot;پیروز&quot; تا 6 ماهگی در تهران می‌ماند- اخبار محیط زیست - اخبار اجتماعی تسنیم {{!}} Tasnim |url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/fa/news/1401/05/06/2749455/%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B2-%D8%AA%D8%A7-6-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%87%DA%AF%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=خبرگزاری تسنیم {{!}} Tasnim |language=fa}}</ref> He reportedly suffered from digestive and kidney problems since birth.<ref name=digestive/>
Pirouz was projected to remain in [[Tehran]] until he was 6 months old, after which he might have been transferred to the [[Khar Turan National Park]] if his health problems were resolved.<ref name=6mo>{{Cite web |title=&quot;پیروز&quot; تا 6 ماهگی در تهران می‌ماند- اخبار محیط زیست - اخبار اجتماعی تسنیم {{!}} Tasnim |url=https://www.tasnimnews.com/fa/news/1401/05/06/2749455/%D9%BE%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B2-%D8%AA%D8%A7-6-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%87%DA%AF%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1-%D8%AA%D9%87%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%85%DB%8C-%D9%85%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF |access-date=2022-12-29 |website=خبرگزاری تسنیم {{!}} Tasnim |language=fa}}</ref> He reportedly suffered from digestive and kidney problems since birth.<ref name=digestive/>


In February 2023, Pirouz was reportedly transferred to a veterinary hospital due to health complications.<ref name=digestive>https://ifpnews.com/iran-cheetah-cub-pirouz-unstable-health-condition/</ref><ref>https://www.barrons.com/news/iran-fears-for-health-of-rare-cheetah-cub-3ddc15d0</ref> On 28 February 2023, Pirouz reportedly died in the veterinary hospital in Iran at the age of 10 months due to [[kidney failure]].<ref name=death>https://en.mehrnews.com/news/197919/Iranian-cheetah-cub-Pirouz-dies-in-veterinary-hospital</ref><ref>https://news.yahoo.com/iran-fears-health-rare-cheetah-164609950.html</ref> At the time of his death, only a dozen [[Asiatic cheetah|Asiatic cheetahs]] remained in Iran, nine of which were male and three of which were female.<ref>https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230227-iran-fears-for-health-of-rare-cheetah-cub</ref><ref>https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-asiatic-cheetahs-environment-/31646781.html</ref>
In February 2023, Pirouz was reportedly transferred to a veterinary hospital due to health complications.<ref name=digestive>{{Cite web|url=https://ifpnews.com/iran-cheetah-cub-pirouz-unstable-health-condition/|title=Iran’s Popular Cheetah Cub Pirouz In Unstable Health Condition - Iran Front Page|date=February 25, 2023|website=ifpnews.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.barrons.com/news/iran-fears-for-health-of-rare-cheetah-cub-3ddc15d0|title=Iran's Rare Cheetah Cub Dies Of Kidney Failure|first=AFP-Agence France|last=Presse|website=www.barrons.com}}</ref> On 28 February 2023, Pirouz reportedly died in the veterinary hospital in Iran at the age of 10 months due to [[kidney failure]].<ref name=death>{{Cite web|url=https://en.mehrnews.com/news/197919/Iranian-cheetah-cub-Pirouz-dies-in-veterinary-hospital|title=Iranian cheetah cub 'Pirouz' dies in veterinary hospital|date=February 28, 2023|website=Mehr News Agency}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.yahoo.com/iran-fears-health-rare-cheetah-164609950.html|title=Iran's rare cheetah cub dies of kidney failure|website=news.yahoo.com}}</ref> At the time of his death, only a dozen [[Asiatic cheetah|Asiatic cheetahs]] remained in Iran, nine of which were male and three of which were female.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20230227-iran-fears-for-health-of-rare-cheetah-cub|title=Iran's rare cheetah cub dies of kidney failure|date=February 27, 2023|website=France 24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rferl.org/a/iran-asiatic-cheetahs-environment-/31646781.html|title=Iran Says Only 12 Asiatic Cheetahs Left In Country}}</ref>


== Habitat ==
== Habitat ==
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==Popular culture==
==Popular culture==
Pirouz and the danger of the subspecies' extinction have been mentioned in the [[Grammy Award]]-winning song "[[Baraye]]", causing widespread public attention.<ref>https://merip.org/2022/10/an-anthem-from-the-iranian-protests/</ref>
Pirouz and the danger of the subspecies' extinction have been mentioned in the [[Grammy Award]]-winning song "[[Baraye]]", causing widespread public attention.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://merip.org/2022/10/an-anthem-from-the-iranian-protests/|title=An Anthem from the Iranian Protests|first=Marya|last=Hannun|date=October 4, 2022|website=MERIP}}</ref>


==Reactions==
==Reactions==
Since the birth of Pirouz and the deaths of the other two cubs, animal rights activists strongly criticized their conditions in Iran.<ref>https://parsi.euronews.com/2023/02/27/pirouz-popular-endangered-asiatic-cheetah-in-critical-condition</ref> According to the US-based news channel [[Iran International]], the death of Pirouz "infuriated many Iranians who blamed government incompetence in raising him".<ref>https://twitter.com/IranIntl_En/status/1630451877480472579</ref><ref>https://www.iranintl.com/en/202302289283</ref> According to [[Al Arabiya]], Iran's regime faced backlash and criticism on social media following the death of Pirouz, while Iranians opposed to the Islamic Republic saw Pirouz's death as yet another show of incompetence by the authorities.<ref>https://english.alarabiya.net/amp/News/middle-east/2023/02/28/Death-of-Pirouz-Iran-s-only-Asiatic-cheetah-cub-sparks-fresh-anti-regime-criticism</ref>
Since the birth of Pirouz and the deaths of the other two cubs, animal rights activists strongly criticized their conditions in Iran.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://parsi.euronews.com/2023/02/27/pirouz-popular-endangered-asiatic-cheetah-in-critical-condition|title=وضعیت وخیم «پیروز»؛ کمرنگ شدن امیدها برای زنده ماندن توله یوزپلنگ ایرانی|date=February 27, 2023|website=euronews}}</ref> According to the US-based news channel [[Iran International]], the death of Pirouz "infuriated many Iranians who blamed government incompetence in raising him".<ref>https://twitter.com/IranIntl_En/status/1630451877480472579</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.iranintl.com/en/202302289283|title=Cheetah Cub’s Death Saddens And Angers Iranians|website=Iran International}}</ref> According to [[Al Arabiya]], Iran's regime faced backlash and criticism on social media following the death of Pirouz, while Iranians opposed to the Islamic Republic saw Pirouz's death as yet another show of incompetence by the authorities.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2023/02/28/Death-of-Pirouz-Iran-s-only-Asiatic-cheetah-cub-sparks-fresh-anti-regime-criticism|title=Death of Pirouz, Iran’s only Asiatic cheetah cub, sparks fresh anti-regime criticism|website=Al Arabiya English}}</ref>


Previously in January 2018, eight environmental researchers studying the Asiatic cheetah in Iran were jailed and accused of spying for using [[camera traps]], while a special committee appointed by [[Hassan Rouhani|President Rouhani]] concluded in May 2018 that there was no evidence supporting the charges.<ref name=nature/> Human rights organizations, conservation groups, and European politicians urged Iranian authorities to give the jailed researchers a fair trial.<ref name=nature>https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01001-3</ref> As a result of the crackdown on researchers, many conservation researchers feared working in Iran.<ref name=nature/> In 2021, the standards for keeping animals in Iranian [[zoo|zoos]] and the treatment of the animals was reported as a cause for concern.<ref name=zoo>https://iranwire.com/en/features/69496/</ref>
Previously in January 2018, eight environmental researchers studying the Asiatic cheetah in Iran were jailed and accused of spying for using [[camera traps]], while a special committee appointed by [[Hassan Rouhani|President Rouhani]] concluded in May 2018 that there was no evidence supporting the charges.<ref name=nature/> Human rights organizations, conservation groups, and European politicians urged Iranian authorities to give the jailed researchers a fair trial.<ref name=nature>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01001-3|title=Conservation groups urge fair trial for jailed Iranian researchers|first=Michele|last=Catanzaro|date=April 2, 2019|journal=Nature|volume=568|issue=7750|pages=17–18|via=www.nature.com|doi=10.1038/d41586-019-01001-3}}</ref> As a result of the crackdown on researchers, many conservation researchers feared working in Iran.<ref name=nature/> In 2021, the standards for keeping animals in Iranian [[zoo|zoos]] and the treatment of the animals was reported as a cause for concern.<ref name=zoo>https://iranwire.com/en/features/69496/</ref>


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==

Revision as of 20:48, 28 February 2023

Pirouz
SpeciesAcinonyx jubatus venaticus
SexMale
Born1 May 2022
Asian Cheetah Breeding Center, Khar Turan National Park[1]
Died28 February 2023
Central Veterinary Hospital, Tehran[1]
Cause of deathKidney failure[1]
Parent(s)Firouz and Iran

Pirouz (Template:Lang-fa, meaning "victorious"; 1 May 2022 – 28 February 2023) was an Asiatic cheetah born in Iran. The child of two Asiatic cheetahs named "Iran" and "Firouz", Pirouz was the only surviving cub of the three that were born.[2][3] The birth of the cubs notably marked the first time the subspecies had reproduced in captivity.[4] As one of the last remaining Asiatic cheetahs in the world, Pirouz reached great popularity during his lifetime.

Life

Born on 1 May 2022, Pirouz was the only surviving cub of three live births of the female cheetah "Iran". The three male cubs were born in captivity via a C section operation; this resulted in the mother not recognizing the cubs, thus forcing the cubs to live separately and without maternal care. The birth of the cubs marked the first time the subspecies had reproduced in captivity.[4] Two of the cubs died shortly after birth, making Pirouz the only surviving cub.[4] One of the cubs reportedly died on May 4 due to malformations in the left lung and lung adhesion, while the second died two weeks after the death of the first cub due to "poor quality milk".[1][5][6]

Pirouz was projected to remain in Tehran until he was 6 months old, after which he might have been transferred to the Khar Turan National Park if his health problems were resolved.[7] He reportedly suffered from digestive and kidney problems since birth.[8]

In February 2023, Pirouz was reportedly transferred to a veterinary hospital due to health complications.[8][9] On 28 February 2023, Pirouz reportedly died in the veterinary hospital in Iran at the age of 10 months due to kidney failure.[1][10] At the time of his death, only a dozen Asiatic cheetahs remained in Iran, nine of which were male and three of which were female.[11][12]

Habitat

Pirouz was to stay in Tehran until he became 6 months old and would have been transferred to Khar Turan National Park if his health problems were resolved.[7]

Pirouz and the danger of the subspecies' extinction have been mentioned in the Grammy Award-winning song "Baraye", causing widespread public attention.[13]

Reactions

Since the birth of Pirouz and the deaths of the other two cubs, animal rights activists strongly criticized their conditions in Iran.[14] According to the US-based news channel Iran International, the death of Pirouz "infuriated many Iranians who blamed government incompetence in raising him".[15][16] According to Al Arabiya, Iran's regime faced backlash and criticism on social media following the death of Pirouz, while Iranians opposed to the Islamic Republic saw Pirouz's death as yet another show of incompetence by the authorities.[17]

Previously in January 2018, eight environmental researchers studying the Asiatic cheetah in Iran were jailed and accused of spying for using camera traps, while a special committee appointed by President Rouhani concluded in May 2018 that there was no evidence supporting the charges.[18] Human rights organizations, conservation groups, and European politicians urged Iranian authorities to give the jailed researchers a fair trial.[18] As a result of the crackdown on researchers, many conservation researchers feared working in Iran.[18] In 2021, the standards for keeping animals in Iranian zoos and the treatment of the animals was reported as a cause for concern.[19]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Iranian cheetah cub 'Pirouz' dies in veterinary hospital". Mehr News Agency. February 28, 2023.
  2. ^ "امسال روز ملی یوزپلنگ ایرانی متفاوت است/روایتی از پیروز؛ توله یوز توران". IRNA.
  3. ^ "یوزپلنگ؛ از سرعت و وضعیت تا انقراض گونه ایرانی + عکس پیروز". ایمنا (in Persian). 2022-09-05. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  4. ^ a b c Marples, Megan (2022-05-11). "Rare triplet Asiatic cheetah cubs mark an important first for the species". CNN. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  5. ^ "One Cub Of Iranian Cheetah Triplet Dies Of Lung Deficiency - Iran Front Page". ifpnews.com. May 4, 2022.
  6. ^ "۴ماهگی «پیروز»، یوزپلنگ ایرانی". www.radiozamaneh.com.
  7. ^ a b ""پیروز" تا 6 ماهگی در تهران می‌ماند- اخبار محیط زیست - اخبار اجتماعی تسنیم | Tasnim". خبرگزاری تسنیم | Tasnim (in Persian). Retrieved 2022-12-29.
  8. ^ a b "Iran's Popular Cheetah Cub Pirouz In Unstable Health Condition - Iran Front Page". ifpnews.com. February 25, 2023.
  9. ^ Presse, AFP-Agence France. "Iran's Rare Cheetah Cub Dies Of Kidney Failure". www.barrons.com.
  10. ^ "Iran's rare cheetah cub dies of kidney failure". news.yahoo.com.
  11. ^ "Iran's rare cheetah cub dies of kidney failure". France 24. February 27, 2023.
  12. ^ "Iran Says Only 12 Asiatic Cheetahs Left In Country".
  13. ^ Hannun, Marya (October 4, 2022). "An Anthem from the Iranian Protests". MERIP.
  14. ^ "وضعیت وخیم «پیروز»؛ کمرنگ شدن امیدها برای زنده ماندن توله یوزپلنگ ایرانی". euronews. February 27, 2023.
  15. ^ https://twitter.com/IranIntl_En/status/1630451877480472579
  16. ^ "Cheetah Cub's Death Saddens And Angers Iranians". Iran International.
  17. ^ "Death of Pirouz, Iran's only Asiatic cheetah cub, sparks fresh anti-regime criticism". Al Arabiya English.
  18. ^ a b c Catanzaro, Michele (April 2, 2019). "Conservation groups urge fair trial for jailed Iranian researchers". Nature. 568 (7750): 17–18. doi:10.1038/d41586-019-01001-3 – via www.nature.com.
  19. ^ https://iranwire.com/en/features/69496/
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