Victor the adult male cheetah rescued during an anti-poaching operation in southern Botswana, by authorities, is free. Four months later, data from his collar shows he remains alive and well. He appears to be avoiding farming areas, and according to the latest GPS position, is moving north from where he was released in the Kalahari Transfrontier Park (KTP) to a Wildlife Management area south of the Central Kgalagadi Game Reserve. The two defendants in Victor's case pleaded guilty and have been prosecuted. The successful prosecution of poaching activities is huge investment in time, money and collaboration between stakeholders.
Victor was one of the few lucky ones, illegal trade and other threats to wildlife especially endangered species such as Cheetah remains a challenge. Botswana authorities and the collective efforts of all stakeholders in conservation are working towards reducing and eventually eliminating these kinds of incidences. We continue to monitor Victor’s progress and of course we will keep you updated.
Victor was one of the few lucky ones, illegal trade and other threats to wildlife especially endangered species such as Cheetah remains a challenge. Botswana authorities and the collective efforts of all stakeholders in conservation are working towards reducing and eventually eliminating these kinds of incidences. We continue to monitor Victor’s progress and of course we will keep you updated.
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