Feed Orphan Cheetahs in Namibia

In mid July, CCF staff received a call that a collared female cheetah was found caught in a cattle fence and had died. At the time of her death, data from her satellite collar suggested that she had a new litter of cubs. CCF staff was able to trap all four cubs, and brought them to the centre. "Mischief" had sustained an injury while in the trap cage and required sutures on the front right chest. Then his brother Phil sustained a shoulder injury. For this reason, these four are known affectionately as "the Scars" and, because they were orphaned so young, will live their lives at CCF.

The three cubs delivered to CCF from a Namibian farmer who had cut them out of their mother--which he'd just shot--celebrated their first birthday in August. Despite their harrowing start in life, all three are very healthy. Just days after their birthday, they greeted a group of Namibian school children and behaved like true ambassadors. Thank you to everyone who has helped support CCF's orphaned cheetahs.