New Cheetah Cubs!

An amazing update from our partners at Zambeze Delta Conservation and Anti-Poaching...we've got new cheetah cubs!

The "Waterberg Female" as she's known, was found this past weekend with a brand-new liter of cubs. Under normal circumstances, the team would not check on them when they're this young, but they must have been born the night prior. Cheetah mothers will usually show signs of a denning pattern when they're about to give birth, so this was a complete surprise. Once we determine how many new youngsters there are, we will report back!

These new cubs mark a significant moment in our 12 Cheetahs initiative. Births have been sporadic at best over the years, and cub mortality has been higher than we'd like. But with each new birth, there's hope, and a chance they'll make it to adulthood. With less than 6,500 left in the wild, cheetahs are among the most-endangered species of big cats --- and why something as special as this is worth celebrating.

The work is ongoing and we can always use your help. If you'd like to donate to either the 12 Cheetahs or 24 Lions initiatives, click here. We thank you in advance for your support!