Projects are working to conserve the few remaining cheetahs. Mara cheetah project and Cheetah conservation fund are the two cheetah conservation projects. The objective of Mara cheetah project is to identify the threats faced by cheetahs, establish the number of cheetahs and, where possible, mitigate the risks. The project uses a research-driven approach. On the other hand, Cheetah conservation fund was founded by Dr. Laurie Marker to save the cheetahs. The organization has created a set of integrated programs using its research aimed at addressing the threats not only to cheetah and its ecosystem but also to the human populations.
Cheetah
Doing a wildlife safari in Kenya is the best way to witness cheetahs. They occur in the vast plains and savannahs of Kenya. Their nonchalant manner in which they carry themselves has always marveled safari travelers. But their ferocity at the time of hunting and killing belies this nature. Any wildlife safari traveler to Kenya would concur that these magnificent cats exemplify beauty, grace, agility and savagery, all in equal measure. But there are some fun facts that they probably did not know about cheetahs in the Kenyan wild. Here are some 9 fun facts about the cheetahs in Kenya.
A team of field researchers, biologists, and scientists conducted a study in Kenya’s Maasai Mara using GPS collar data to document interactions between male cheetahs. Among many other things, the results of these interactions were investigated to determine mortalities as well as spatial and movement behavior. Here are some interesting details and facts that emerged out of that in-depth study. However, despite the clear patterns, there are several caveats to the quantity and quality of the data set of the study. Therefore, the results are likely to be on the cautious side and future studies should use higher resolution data.
Travel to Kenya to get to know the cheetahs