Two wild male cheetahs have arrived at Gondwana Reserve, near Mossel Bay, to join the females that were released there in September last year. Gondwana intends to play a significant role in cheetah conservation in the Western Cape and will await positive interaction within its existing cheetah population.
The two males were chosen based on their ability to hunt, their close bond and their exposure to predators like lion. The combination of these factors will improve their likelihood of survival in the reserve.
Upon arrival, the animals were released into a boma, where they will be held before introduction on to the reserve. The time in the boma allowed the cheetahs to familiarise themselves with the new surroundings. Both males have been fitted with radio collars to allow the Gondwana conservation team to monitor their performance and plot their movements and hunting patterns.
