History has been made in Zambia with the reintroduction of five cheetahs, donated by Dinokeng and Kuzuko Game Reserves, to the 30,000-hectare LoleLunga Game Ranch. This marks a significant step in boosting Zambia’s cheetah population and rebalancing the ecosystem. The once barren land has been transformed into a thriving wilderness where elephants, buffalo, and cheetahs are returning to their natural habitat.
Beyond wildlife, this initiative benefits local communities by providing jobs, medical aid, clean water, and schools. Former poachers are now rangers, protecting the animals they once hunted.
The reintroduction of cheetahs is vital in reversing the decline of Africa’s most endangered big cat. With a long-term goal of establishing a stable breeding population, this project, spearheaded by The Metapopulation Initiative, and WeWild Africa, aims to ensure cheetahs once again roam this part of Zambia.
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