Ubuntu Wildlife Trust is very excited to share with you all a new project we will be supporting. We will be working with Cheetah Outreach Trust in their latest project to collect data on the movement, using a Satellite tracking collar, of a recently rescued and rehabilitated male cheetah. Photo credit Ashia Cheetah Conservation. Cheetah...
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...
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