Meet Mo and Bolt, the Cheetahs!

She seemed curious yet cautious, not quite sure what to make of the two brothers. However, the bond and relationship between Mo, Bolt, and Willow will undoubtedly grow as the weeks pass.

Briony Smith, the Curator at The Big Cat Sanctuary says “We are so excited to welcome Mo and Bolt to the BCS family. They both seem to be taking the move in their stride and although their neighbour Willow wasn’t sure what to make of them at first, we hope they will all begin to bond quickly. This is an exciting move as part of the European breeding programme, and we hope we may be able to welcome cheetah cubs for the first time in the future.”

International Cheetah Day is dedicated to raising awareness of the cheetah species worldwide. As part of the global effort to conserve cheetah populations, The Big Cat Sanctuary plays a crucial role by providing a safe and enriching environment for these cats as well as contributing to conservation initiatives in Africa. We are proud to be conservation partners with CCF (Cheetah Conservation Fund), working hand in hand to protect and preserve these beautiful cats for generations to come.

It is estimated that there are less than 8,000 cheetahs in the wild and they are listed as ‘vulnerable’ on the IUCN Red List. The main threats to cheetahs are habitat loss, poaching, conflict with humans and a high susceptibility to diseases. The Big Cat Sanctuary is proud to be part of the breeding programme for cheetahs to help safeguard the species from extinction.

You can have the chance to meet Mo and Bolt on your next visit to the Sanctuary. Please join us in giving Mo and Bolt a warm welcome to The Big Cat Sanctuary.

Source: thebigcatsanctuary.org