Archive · 21 Aug 2025
Ten Cheetah Cubs Rescued from Illegal Wildlife Trade in Somaliland
In Somaliland, ten cheetah cubs were saved from people who were going to sell them illegally.
These cubs were being kept in bad conditions and were very sick.
A group called the Cheetah Conservation Fund is now taking care of them.
The police arrested two people involved in this.
Somaliland is a place where animals are often taken to be sold, especially to countries in the Gulf.
The government is asking people to help protect wildlife and prevent this kind of illegal trade.
Ten cheetah cubs were rescued in Somaliland, a region of Somalia.
The cubs were held captive and were destined for the illegal wildlife trade.
The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) is caring for the malnourished cubs.
Two people were arrested during the rescue operation in the Sallahley district.
Somaliland is a transit hub for illegal wildlife trade, with cheetahs often sent to Gulf countries.
- Who
- The Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) and local authorities rescued the cubs.
- What
- Ten cheetah cubs were rescued from illegal wildlife traders.
- When
- August 14th during the operation.
- Where
- Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia.
- Why
- To prevent the illegal trade of cheetahs and protect wildlife.
Wildlife Protection
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Habitat vs. Exploitation
Wildlife Protection
Wildlife in natural habitats should be protected.
Illegal Wildlife Trade
Wildlife is being exploited for trade.
- Location
- Somaliland, Somalia
- Animals Rescued
- Ten Cheetah Cubs
- Caretaker
- Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF)
- Reason for Rescue
- Illegal Wildlife Trade
- Current Condition
- Undernourished and limping
- Number of Others Rescued
- 109