From National Geographic News Watch: At the sounds of the horn, 5 cheetah run behind the truck in anticipation of a meal The Cheetah Conservation Fund, headquartered in Otjiworongo, Namibia, is a recognized leader in the field of big cat conservation. CCF is known for … Read More →
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The Desert Cheetah: Part II
From National Geographic News Watch: Our starting point on the trek, an isolated, beautiful cabin in a remote corner of Namibia Imagine four people; one researcher, two volunteers and myself in pursuit of wildlife on foot across an expanse so large it defies description. We’re … Read More →
The Desert Cheetah: Part I
From National Geographic News Watch: Somewhere out there the desert cheetah named Lilly is raising her cubs I’m not entirely convinced this isn’t a death march. It’s high noon in the oldest desert on earth. Glancing down at the red sand to see a beetle … Read More →
Namibia’s Future: AfriCat’s Vision
From National Geographic News Watch: MJ (Maha Junior), resident leopard of Okonjima; confident in her territory where she raises her cubs AfriCat (& Okonjima Lodge) is a family affair. The Hanssens, a Namibian farming family, settled on the property of Okonjima in the 1970s. They … Read More →