Cheetah conservation at Lapalala Wilderness Reserve
Lapalala Wilderness Reserve is located in UNESCO’s Waterberg biosphere within the Limpopo province of South Africa. It is managed by the Lapalala Wilderness Foundation NPC which shares a vision of sustainable conservation initiatives and youth environmental education.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth and can reach 112 km/ph in just three seconds. Sadly, these magnificent creatures are classified as vulnerable on the IUCN Red List of Endangered Species. They are already considered extinct in over 20 African countries, and their most significant threat is habitat loss.
Herewith further insight into Lapalala Wilderness Reserve’s philosophy and strategy for their cheetah reintroduction programme initiated four years ago.
Source: Getaway