There are only about seven thousand adult cheetahs left in the wild. These big cats are facing massive habitat loss and killings by herders, and they are often killed in retaliation by herders who are upset the cheetahs are preying on their livestock.
There are captive breeding programs to help raise the population of cheetahs. When a cat gets released into a reserve, there is a sense of accomplishment and relief. There is a fight to save these beautiful animals from the brink of extinction. There are efforts in the works to stop poaching.
There are success stories about wild cats who are put into special programs and have babies in the wild. This fight is essential to ensure that “The fastest land animal on earth is not consigned to history.” There must be efforts to stop trafficking, habitat loss, and senseless poaching.
Lions and tigers share the same plight. They are often kept like prisoners in inhumane conditions. They must be rescued and moved to better places like wildlife sanctuaries. Saving these beautiful creatures could entail a journey of thousands of miles.
Lionel De Lange is a great animal lover who helps rescue and relocate wildlife in Ukraine, where he continues his work today. A wildcat they saved had never been out of a cage for three years.
These rescues allow wild cats like this to experience true freedom and protection. De Lange stresses the importance of caring for these big cats and loving them how they need to be loved to be saved.
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