Cape Cheetah Conservation
Cape Cheetah Conservation: Latest News & Updates
Cape Cheetah Conservation, in association with Inverdoorn Private Game Reserve and the Animal Rescue Centre (ARC), is the Western Cape’s leading cheetah rehabilitation and rescue programme, offering revolutionary initiatives aimed at restoring the Western Cape’s native cheetah population after a century of colonial hunting and interference.
Why Cheetahs Need Specialised Conservation Efforts
Cheetahs, like many endangered species, face a complex web of threats that make their survival increasingly difficult. Unlike other big cats, cheetahs have unique challenges that require specialised conservation strategies to ensure their future in
The Cheetah’s Hunting Strategy: Speed, Precision and Survival
With a hunting success rate of over 50%, cheetahs are among the most successful hunters in the big cat family, thanks to their unmatched speed and finely tuned hunting instincts. Unlike lions, who rely on
Rescue, Rehabilitate and Release: Cape Cheetah Conservation
At Cape Cheetah Conservation, our mission is simple: rescue, rehabilitate, and release cheetahs back into the Western Cape’s Karoo wilderness where they belong. For nearly two centuries, wild cheetahs were absent from the Western Cape,
Cheetah Population and Conservation Status in South Africa
IUCN Status of Cheetahs Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are currently classified as Vulnerable on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species. This designation indicates that cheetahs face a high risk
The Race to Save Cheetahs in the Western Cape
Cheetahs on the Brink of Extinction Cheetahs, the world’s fastest land animals, are disappearing at an alarming rate, but the race to save cheetahs in the Western Cape has only just begun. With fewer than