Cheetahs Return to Zambia
https://wewildafrica.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Lolelunga-MAP.mp4 Our Partners & Collaborators LoleLunga Game Ranch The Metapopulation Initiative Dinokeng Game Reserve Kuzuko Game Reserve Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre Dr. Peter Rogers from ProVet Wildlife Services Painted Dog TV Wiki West Cheetahs Return to Zambia Five cheetahs were released on LoleLunga Game Ranch (Zambia) on the 2nd of September 2024. The cheetahs were donated by Dinokeng and Kuzuko Game Reserves, well-known breeding grounds for tough, lion-savvy cheetahs that come with the additional benefit of being […]
A Historic Homecoming: South Africa Welcomes Back Cheetah from Australia
Edie, a cheetah born in Sydney’s Wild Cat Conservation Centre, made history as the first Australian-born cheetah reintroduced to South Africa, thanks to a partnership among conservation organizations. This groundbreaking effort aims to enhance genetic diversity and support cheetah conservation, demonstrating the impact of global cooperation and meticulous preparation in safeguarding endangered species.
Zambian Cheetah Reintroduction Site Visit and Environmental Analysis
Our Partners & Collaborators LoleLunga Game Ranch The Metapopulation Initiative Wiki West Lolelunga Cheetah Reintroduction Site Visit and Environmental Analysis Overview of Lolelunga Game Ranch Location and Size: Lolelunga Game Ranch is a 30,000-hectare private game reserve in Zambia. The area is fenced except for a 12 km stretch along the river, which remains open. Conservation Efforts: Since 2020, the reserve has focused on conservation by removing snare wires (over 180 snares) and reintroducing indigenous […]
Partner Highlight: Metapopulation Initiative, University of Pretoria, the Wildlife Emergency Fund, and Andrew Malcolm Films
Today we’re relocating a young cheetah from our long-standing partner, The Rietvlei Nature Reserve, to a new habitat in the Lowveld, a vital step in ensuring genetic diversity and long-term survival of the world’s fastest land mammal. A special thank you to The Metapopulation Initiative, The University of Pretoria, and the Wildlife Emergency Fund for their collaboration in conservation over the years.
Historic Birth: First-Ever European Zoo-Raised Cheetahs, Now Thriving in the Wild, Welcome Cubs
WeWild Africa celebrates a groundbreaking achievement in cheetah conservation with the birth of four cubs to rewilded parents, Ava and Nairo, at Mount Camdeboo. This marks the first successful breeding in the wild of cheetahs rewilded from Europe.