The Northern Tuli Predator Project is a wildlife project aimed at protecting the big cats that include lions, cheetahs and leopards. here is a full report from the Tuli Game Reserve and this wildlife project:
Overview:
The Northern Tuli Predator Project was started in 2007 and focuses mainly on the study of lions and leopards. Additional large carnivore species have also since been selected for further studies, as part of the greater carnivore assemblage in the reserve. These include spotted hyenas and cheetah.
The aims of the project
- Determine lion numbers and population structures of the Northern Tuli Game Reserve
- Compare current population status with that of historical records
- Determine lion movements – especially male lions via GPS-radio collars
- Identify factors influencing the lion population
Findings of the study
For a while the star(s) of the show was the mother leopard with her 3 cubs. Although they are still seen nearly every day, and still steel the hearts of many a guest, the new gems of the bush these days are a mother cheetah with 5 cubs! Yes 5! These 6 cheetahs are found occasionally
