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DeWildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre Established
The DeWildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre staff is established in South Africa to aid in rebuilding the severely diminished African cheetah population. -
Cheetah Conservation Fund Established
Cheetah Conservation Funs is founded,its mission being "to be the world’s resource charged with protecting the cheetahs and ultimately ensuring its future on our planet." -
Founding of the Africat Foundation
Founded to do research and educate local Namibian farmers in management techniques geared toward cheetah/livestock coexistence, and place rescued and rehabilitated animals in new habitats. -
Founding of The Cheetah Preservation and Research Center
The Cheetah Preservation and Research Center is established in Mooresville, Indiana to house and breed Cheetahs, encouraging the growth and thriving of their population. -
Cheetah officially recognized as endangered
The Cheetah is officially recognized by the United States as an endangered animal. -
Predicted Cheetah Extinction
The predicted year that the cheetah will go extinct if conservation and replenishment programs fail.
