Feb 20, 2025 · To give the cubs their best chance at surviving their release, CCB made a rare decision to house the family in their rehabilitation facility, allowing the cubs time to grow. ... these three cubs have grown strong and have a promising future in the wild. Support Cheetah Conservation Botswana. Photography Credit: Suzi Eszterhas, Cheetah ...

The Cheetah’s Wild Life. There are three stages in the life cycle of the cheetah: cub (birth to 18 months), adolescence (18 to 24 months) and adult life (24 months and on).

Feb 25, 2025 · Following a gestation period of three months, the female gives birth to two to eight cubs, usually in an isolated spot hidden in the cover of tall grass or thicker vegetation. At birth, cubs weigh about 250 to 300 grams (slightly more than half a pound).

Feb 20, 2025 · In the wild, about 5% of cheetah cubs survive to adulthood. This alarming statistic highlights the many dangers they face, from predators to environmental challenges. Understanding the factors that contribute to this high mortality rate can give you insight into the lives of these incredible animals.

Apr 2, 2019 · Simply put, the mother is the primary key to a cheetah cub's survival as the male disappears after impregnating the female cheetah.

Mar 13, 2025 · In 2017, CCF set up a field base in Somaliland to care for confiscated cheetah cubs from the illegal wildlife pet trade and have developed programs in the Horn of Africa to help stop the illegal wildlife trade. Visit www.cheetah.org to learn more about CCF’s work and how you can help protect cheetahs in the wild. About Dr. Laurie Marker

Africa's cheetah population is threatened by the exotic pet trade and cheetah habitat is shrinking. AWF helps protect cheetah cubs and big cats alike to save the iconic species.

Dec 6, 2024 · Cubs are frequently captured from the wild, leading to a devastating loss of future generations. Conservation efforts are underway to address these issues, including habitat restoration, community education, and initiatives to reduce human-cheetah conflicts.

Jul 23, 2024 · The adorable three-month-old cubs, born to mum Darcy at the award-winning Yorkshire Wildlife Park, represent a major advance for the conservation of cheetahs whose numbers have fallen to around 7,000 in the wild.

Mar 29, 2025 · Amazingly, she has learnt to hunt wild prey on her own in the park, a forest officer said. Of the 26 surviving cheetahs in the Kuno National Park, 17, including 11 cubs, have been left to roam in ...