Procedure for Testing an Unknown: 1  The BAP test may be used to either test a throat culture or an unknown bacterial species for hemolytic activity. 2  If an unknown species of bacteria is to be tested, divide a BAP plate in thirds.
The geographic area of the cheetah population is dwindling. Today they are mainly found in sub-Sahara Africa. Cheetahs mainly exist in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Kenya, and Tanzania, and Northwestern Iran. These cats are now thought to be extinct in India and rare in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Russia.
The cheetah used to roam throughout Africa and Asia. Today, the cat can only be found in certain regions of Africa, and a small area in Iran. They have lost 75% of their original habitat. Most prefer to live in open areas where there is an abundance of prey.