Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)

Founded in 1990, the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) has as its mission is to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and education on cheetahs and their eco-systems, working with all stakeholders to achieve best practice in the conservation and management of the world's cheetahs.

The CCF is based in Namibia, the country with the largest and healthiest population of cheetahs left in the world. Its Research and Education Centre is located 44 km. east of Otjiwarongo.

Since its inception, the CCF has had a huge impact. The non-profit organization has developed a diverse range of programs to scientifically study cheetah physiology, its behavior, habitat, prey species and human and wildlife conflict issues. The results of these scientific studies are disseminated internationally via publications and presentations, and the ever-expanding scientific database is utilized to develop strategic education and conservation programs.

Both within Namibia and worldwide there is now far greater awareness of the value of the cheetah within the ecosystem, and its endangered status. Encouragingly, increasing numbers of Namibian farmers (on whose land the majority of wild cheetah live) are implementing predator-friendly livestock management techniques.

I GOT THIS FROM WIKIPEDIA!!! I DID NOT WRITE IT!!!!

Facts:
-The cheetah is the world's fastest land animal. It can run up to 70mph (yes, 70) in less than 4 seconds!! But it can only run for a short amount of time, so if it's prey gets away, it has to give up, another reason they can go hungry; they have to eat fast becuase often lions will smell the food and scare the cheetah away so they can it the cheetah's kill.

-The cheetah is desgnined for running. It has long legs, a small head, runner's feet and a long body (with the tail.) It can turn very fast.

-Cheetah cubs are very vunerable. The mother has to move their hiding spot every day. The cubs could make an easy snack for a large bid or predator, and the mother is not always there; she must hunt so not to lose her energy.

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