Cheetas are around us

Field research at Ababis

Cheetas belong to one of the endangered species in Africa.

Cheetahs are exclusively savanna and steppe animals. They prefer areas with tall grass that provides cover and hills that serve as vantage points. Too many trees and shrubs make a landscape unsuitable for cheetahs, as they cannot make full use of their speed there. In semi-deserts, however, cheetahs thrive if they can find enough prey.

Ababis is glad to host researchers for cheetah monitoring on our farm land, carrying out their work on our farm. Currently, Ruben Portas from the Uni LJ and IZW Berlin is studying the ecology of cheetahs and vultures in the Namib Desert. When visiting us, you might have the rare chance to join him in the field and supporting his work. But we can not offer this as a booking. Ruben follows his own schedules, that are not predictable.

*do not forget to bring sunscreen, water, a hat, comfortable field clothing and be ready for a hike!