Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are remarkable predators that are known for their incredible speed and agility. They can hit top speeds up to 60-70mph, all thanks to their aerodynamic bodies, long legs, flexible spine and semi retractable claws to help with traction. The name Cheetah comes from the Sanskrit word “chitraka”, which means “the spotted one”....
Have you ever looked at a Cheetahs eyes and ever given the black marking around the eyes a second thought? These distinctive markings are called black ‘tear stripes’. They run from the eyes to the mouth and are thought to protect the eyes from the sun’s glare. It is also believed to provide the same...
The terms “Rare” and “Endangered species” are often applied to animal species as a misnomer. Many known animal species on the planet, especially larger vertebrates, are given a status, correctly known as a category which is assigned by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). The category in turn is driven by various criteria,...
To all our followers and friends. Take a deep breath and meet the Pangolin, one of the most amazing creatures in the world. This picture of the Black-bellied Tree Pangolin (Manis tetradactyla) was taken somewhere deep in West Africa and shows the heartbreaking interactions that rangers and zoologists face every day of their lives. However...
Meet the mighty Kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros). Hemingway said it was his favourite animal, probably because he liked to plug them full of holes. One of Ubuntu Wild Trust’s goals is not to avoid the difficult issues, but to really unpack them and get stuck into the surrounding details which in turn, inform our decisions regarding...
In the counter poaching battle, there are two basic categories of tracking dogs. Hot trail and cold trail. Hot trail dogs such as the Belgian Malinois, are primarily sight based and will take the ranger teams on target using a combination of sight and smell. They are highly trained animals who act as a force...
Wednesday 13th May was a momentous day for Ubuntu Wildlife Trust UK, with our first official direct contribution to the threatened and endangered wildlife of southern Africa! Ubuntu Wildlife Trust UK, in association with Pet-E-Med, is extremely proud to be formally associated with Vulpro South Africa and their incredible effort at vulture and raptor conservation...
We are committed to the war against poaching, illicit wildlife trade and the conservation and preservation of the natural environment which affects us as a global community.
