Have you seen them? Cheetah and leopard on the loose in Northern Cape
A cheetah and a leopard are reportedly on the loose and were seen in Khathu and Upington in the Northern Cape.
An animal welfare organisation operating in the Northern Cape has warned communities against a cheetah and leopard that were spotted roaming in Kathu and Upington.
Wild cats on the loose have made headlines in recent months. A number of them have been spotted in various parts of the country.
CHEETAH AND LEOPARD ON THE LOOSEIN THE NORTHERN CAPE
Michelle Oppernan, a representative from the Olifantshoek Animals which operates around Kathu told the SABC that there is a leopard about two kilometres outside of the town on Kathu’s side and that there is a cheetah about two kilometres out of the town on the Upington side.
Oppernan said the wild cats have been seen on the visual scene.
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“The spoor has been seen and they have been seen crossing the roads close to town. It’s a bit of a concern that they are hungry. They can walk 35 kilometres in one night,” she said.
The representative said together with the police they have warned the community about the animals.
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