Cheetahs in East Africa are trapped to fuel illicit trade in cubs, driven by the desire of wealthy individuals in the Middle East to own them as pets. It’s not just big cats that are in danger ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is ... Eventually, some ancient Egyptians likely welcomed the cats home as adorable pet companions, they say.

The demand for big cats has risen even as regulations to protect them have increasingly been put in place. In the Persian Gulf, exotic pets are now a must-have accessory for many of the wealthy.