Expecting Thanda : Wild dogs mating!
The alpha male was seen mating with the alpha female this last week on a number of occasions. The best sighting was actually of them mating in the car park at the Thanda camp just outside of the volunteer’s rooms!
Cheetah update: New Mkhuze females doing well
Since the last update in January we are happy to report the new cheetah have settled in well. Initially they were making large movements across the reserve to orientate themselves and establish future home ranges.
Two new cheetah from Limpopo released at Mkuzi
History
2 adult female cheetah from Limpopo province were found to enhance the population numbers and genes of the resident population at Mkuzi. Resident population consists of 10 cheetah, with 2 known adult males and 3 known adult females.
Found at last: AWDMG update
It's with great relief that after thousands of driven kilometers, far too many early mornings, some good fortune and some jaw-clenching frustrations I can finally say "we got them" (well that's a bit more polite than our initial thoughts).
It's all happening here in Zululand
In November, Wildlife ACT was involved in the Black Rhino release on Thanda Private Game Reserve, which saw 15 endangered horned beasts being set free onto Thanda main reserve and the newly joined Mduna section. The Black Rhino are settling in and will hopefully start breeding soon!
Zululand WILD DOG UPDATE: DESTINATION UNKNOWN
Wildlife ACT volunteers have been assisting the KZN Wild dog management group to try and locate and capture the newly dispersed wild dog pack. Here is the latest update from KZN Wild Dog Project.
Mkuze Wild Dogs get massive boost! Researchers needed!
New Wild Dogs will be introduced onto Mkuze game reserve (part of Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife) in an attempt to ensure genetic diversity of these amazing animals. This is what is going to happen!













