位于南非西北部馬加利斯堡山腳下的 Hartbeespoort Dam 附近有著De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre，這個(gè)令人驚嘆的中心因其在繁殖和研究瀕危物種方面的努力而聞名，特別是在防止獵豹滅絕方面的成就。 De Wildt 為游客提供獨(dú)特的體驗(yàn)，讓游客和旅行者近距離接觸獵豹、野狗、羚羊、棕鬣狗、禿鷹和貓頭鷹。這是您不容錯(cuò)過(guò)的教育冒險(xiǎn)。

De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre 于 1971 年由環(huán)保主義者 Ann van Dyk 在一個(gè)占地 65 公頃的農(nóng)場(chǎng)建立，取得了許多成功，也有一些令人失望。早在該中心成立時(shí)，南部非洲的獵豹（Acinonyx jubatus）種群估計(jì)約為 700 只。此時(shí)在獵豹的圈養(yǎng)繁殖方面還沒(méi)有取得任何成就。經(jīng)營(yíng)了 20 多年，De Wildt 一直處于圈養(yǎng)這些神奇生物的最前沿，將它們從滅絕的邊緣拉回來(lái)。在此期間，大約有 600 只獵豹幼崽在該設(shè)施中出生。

雖然該中心是作為獵豹保護(hù)和繁殖的避風(fēng)港而建立的，但 De Wildt 已將其范圍擴(kuò)大到許多其他涉及瀕危和稀有物種的項(xiàng)目。其中包括野狗、河兔、棕鬣狗、太陽(yáng)羚羊、藍(lán)小羚羊、藪貓、bontebok 和禿鷲。成功的圈養(yǎng)繁殖意味著這些物種的幾個(gè)成員已被重新引入其自然棲息地。這導(dǎo)致物種數(shù)量減少的野生地區(qū)重新繁殖。

德維爾特取得了許多重要的成就。其中之一是該中心是第一個(gè)繁殖國(guó)王獵豹的人。這一成就也證明了國(guó)王獵豹在基因上是一只真正的獵豹，只是毛色不同。非洲野狗群在這里繁育，然后放歸野外，在保護(hù)這些高度瀕危動(dòng)物方面發(fā)揮了重要作用。

De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre 仍由 Ann van Dyk 所有，擁有 24 名熱心人士，并在動(dòng)物學(xué)家的幫助下運(yùn)營(yíng)，將繼續(xù)創(chuàng)造野生動(dòng)物保護(hù)的成功故事。作為一個(gè)私人擁有的非政府組織，De Wildt 依靠入場(chǎng)費(fèi)和贊助資金。那么為什么不通過(guò)訪問(wèn)該中心并進(jìn)行捐贈(zèng)來(lái)表示您的支持呢？

De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre 為所有人提供了解所有這些迷人物種的機(jī)會(huì)，了解它們的生存斗爭(zhēng)并為它們的未來(lái)生存做出貢獻(xiàn)。De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre?is situated nearby?Hartbeespoort Dam?at the base of the Magaliesberg of North West Province South Africa. This amazing Centre has become renowned for its efforts in breeding and?researching endangered species, particularly their accomplishments in preventing the extinction of cheetahs. De Wildt provides visitors with an unique experience allowing?tourists and travelers?to get up close to cheetah, wild dog, antelope, brown hyena, vultures and owls. This is an educational adventure you do not want to miss.?

Established in 1971 on a 65 hectare farm by conservationist Ann van Dyk, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre has met with many successes and a few disappointments. Back when the Centre was founded the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) population in southern Africa was estimated at around 700. At this time there had been no achievements in?captive breeding of cheetahs. In operation for more than 20 years, De Wildt has been at the forefront of captive breeding of these amazing creatures, pulling them back from the edge of extinction. During this time about 600 cheetah cubs have been born at this facility.?

Whilst the Centre was established as a haven of cheetah conservation and breeding, De Wildt has broadened its scope to a number of other projects involving endangered and rare species. Amongst these are wild dogs, riverine rabbits, brown hyenas, suni antelope, blue duikers, servals, bontebok and vultures. Successful captive breeding has meant that several members of these species have been reintroduced into their natural habitat. This has lead to the repopulation of wild localities where species numbers are reduced.?

De Wildt has had a number of important achievements. One such is that the Centre was the first to breed the king cheetah. This accomplishment also proved that the king cheetah is genetically a true cheetah, just with a different coat pattern. African wild dog packs have been bred here and then released into the wild, playing a major role in the preservation of these highly endangered animals.?

Still owned by?Ann van Dyk?and run with a staff of 24 eager individuals and the assistance of zoologists, De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre is set to continue creating?wildlifeconservation success stories. As a privately owned NGO, De Wildt relies on funds from entrance fees and sponsorship. So why not show your support by visiting the Centre and making a donation.?

De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre?provides all with the opportunity to get to know all these fascinating species, to learn about their struggle for survival and to contribute to their future existence.