Karongwe's Thriving Cheetah Population
Karongwe’s Cheetah (Acionyx, Jubatus) population has had a growth spurt recently, with the addition of five cubs, all less than five months old. Our two female cheetahs, Savannah and Ketswiri, are both busy bringing up their young cubs. Ketswiri’s litter was born in early April and initially featured at least five cubs. This is her fifth and so far, longest surviving, litter. Despite the death of three cubs in June, presumed victims of the lion pride, her two remaining cubs are thriving. Savannah, the much older and experienced of the female cheetah on Karongwe, has currently got three cubs. They are presumed to have been born in late May/early June. They have only been seen twice, but seem to be flourishing, having already moved considerable distances from their den. Cheetahs naturally suffer a high mortality rate, often losing litters to any of the major predators found in their habitat. However, we hope to continue updating the status of these particular cubs, looking forward to the possibility of their successful upbringing. Andreas Fox, Karongwe Base Manager 
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