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Carnivore Conflict: Leopard Translocation

The N/a’an ku sê Foundation Wildlife Sanctuary provides a safe haven and second chance for countless injured, orphaned and conflict animals. Wherever possible our aim is to release animals back into the wild. Only animals too ill, abused or habituated remain at the sanctuary. This is done purely for their safety and survival chances, particularly vital for big cats. The release of carnivores, both cheetahs and leopards, is a top priority at N/a’an ku sê – “returning the wild to the wild” being the mantra that forms the backbone of our projects. We pride ourselves on our strong ethics with regards to both animal welfare and animals being kept in captivity. In accordance with Namibian law as stipulated by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET), breeding with captive large carnivores is strictly forbidden, as is the touching of large carnivores. At N/a’an ku sê we limit human contact with those large carnivores ear-marked for potential release, as habituation of any kind can lower their survival chances in the wild. Trading in large carnivores is another serious offence in Namibia, and at N/a’an ku sê we are strongly against this practice. Those animals having found a permanent home at N/a’an ku sê through various circumstances are provided with enrichment activities crucial to their emotional well-being. Whenever possible, animals are released into suitable habitats – from the smallest meerkat to the largest leopard. It is N/a’an ku sê’s motto to keep the wild in the wild where possible, and to return the wild to the wild if circumstances allow.