Useful Links
These links include good cheetah-related resources, as well as individuals or organizations that support CCF in various ways.
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- A CCF Earthwatch Volunteer Website
CCF Canadian (Calgary) Volunteers Steve Harmer and Angela Lovett have done an excellent job of describing their time at CCF Namibia. http://www.pendana.com/cheetah-expedition/ - A CCF Namibia Volunteer's site: Patricia Tricorache
Inspired by Patricia's visit to CCF Namibia as an Earthwatch volunteer. Her enthusiasm and long-term support are exemplary. http://www.geocities.com/crocsetal/ - AA - IUCN-SSC Cat Specialist Group - New Web Portal!
The Cat Specialist Group is a network of some 200 cat specialists world-wide. This network is responsible for the observation of the status and the conservation needs of the 36 wild cat species living on our planet and for the continued Red List assessment. The group serves as a center of information on wild cats and their conservation. The Group is one of more than 120 similar groups of scientists, wildlife managers and conservationists involved in various wild animals and plants who make up the Species Survival Commission SSC of the World Conservation Union IUCN. The chairs and members of these groups serve as honorary advisors to the Union. Also, click here for the Cheetah Conservation Compendium. http://www.catsg.org/ - AA - Veterinary Association of Namibia (VAN)
The Veterinary Association of Namibia (VAN) is the professional organisation representing veterinarians and para-veterinary professionals across Namibia. http://www.van.org.na/index.php?secid=1 - ActionBioscience.org
Education resource of the American Institute of Biological Sciences, aiming to promote literacy. The site provides peer-reviewed articles by scientists, science educators, and science students in issues related to the seven bioscience challenges: environment, biodiversity, genomics, biotechnology, evolution, new frontiers in science, and bioscience education. In addition, the web site provides educators with original lessons and other resources to enhance bioscience teaching. http://www.actionbioscience.org/index.html - affluent Magazine
affluent discusses fashion and beauty, health and wellness, technology, travel, food and wine, cars, yachts and planes - all the games and all the toys, but it will also discusses the environment, volunteerism, and profile charities worthy of their readers attention and money. They encourage their readers to learn how to live with affluence in a holistic, life affirming way, so they get more out of their own lives, share that joy with those around them, and make a difference in this world.CCF is proud to be one of affluent's profiled charities. http://www.affluentmagazine.com/ - African Wildlife Foundation
The African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, work to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever. http://www.awf.org/ - Alison Nicholls-Wildlife Artist
A wonderful wildlife and landscape artist who supports CCF! http://www.nichollswildlifeart.com - Amani Lodge (Namibia)
Located near Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, Amani houses orphan cheetahs, including some of CCF's former residents. Their cheetahs have participated in CCF's semen collection as part of our genetics research. http://ww.amani-lodge-namibia.com - American Zoo and Aquarium Association (AZA)
AZA represents virtually every professionally operated zoological park, aquarium, oceanarium and wildlife park in North America as well as over 5500 individual members. http://www.aza.org - Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of America (ASDCA, Inc.)
The official parent club in the USA for the Anatolian Shepherd Dog. http://www.asdca.org - Anatolian Shepherd Dog Club of Great Britain
CCF works closely with Anatolian Shepherd Dog Clubs in UK and the USA. - Anatolian Shepherd Dogs International (ASDI)
Provisional UKC (United Kennel Club) parent club for the Anatolian. Supports CCF with a special adoption project to raise funds for CCF's Livestock Guarding Dog Programme. http://www.anatoliandog.org - Annabran Imagery
Annabran Imagery will donate 10% of cheetah image sales, or 10% of EVERY image sold through CCF referrals, so please, tell Annabran Imagery that CCF sent you! Visit their Gallery and click on Africa / Tanzania to view cheetahs and other beautiful pictures. http://www.aipics.com/ - Anne Corless - Illustrator and Fine Artist
Noted wildlife artist Anne Corless has kindly supported CCF by making one of her paintings, The Lookout, available for auction at the Grand Champagne Ball to Save the Cheetah that took place at The Mansion at Albury Park in the UK in May 2008. Having travelled extensively Anne went on to study medical and also scientific and natural history illustration. Her knowledge and understanding of anatomy enables her to produce realistic and dynamic artwork in a variety of media ranging from traditional watercolour and oil paints to highly complex computer graphics. http://www.tembographics.com/section_display.cfm?id=News! - ARKive
ARKive is a global initiative, audio-visually profiling British wildlife and the world's endangered species, using film, photographs and audio recordings.
http://www.arkive.org/species/GES/mammals/Acinonyx_jubatus/ - Azumano Travel
Founded in 1949, Azumano Travel is a full-service travel agency dedicated to providing corporate, leisure and meeting management services. As an American Express® Representative, Azumano provides a wide range of special offers, travel benefits, consulting and other value-added services to its customers. http://www.azumano.com - Bare Essentials Magazine - Australia
Chief Editor Inga Yandell supports CCF as one of the magazine's Wildlife Warriors organizations and has also organized a Kids' Cheetah Run event to raise funds for CCF. - BBC
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/animals/ - Big Cats Links
A supportive website for endangered wild cats. http://bigcatslinks.ath.cx - Bo Newell/Artist
A special connection through CCF's Art Expert, Susie Greenberg. http://www.bonewell.com/ - Botswana: Cheetah Conservation Botswana
The Cheetah Conservation Fund works very closely with our colleagues in Botswana. http://www.cheetahbotswana.com/ - Brad Little/Performer
Brad is a firm supporter of CCF and the Angel Fund (Cincinnati Zoo). He has just (Nov 11/02) performed on behalf of CCF and the Fund. Read question and answers with CCF's Director, Dr. Laurie Marker under "charities" "Did you know - Cheetahs". http://www.bradlittle.com/main.html - Bryan K. Ross/Sculptor
Supports CCF by donating funds for each cheetah sculpture he sells, and donated 'Chewbaaka', the running cheetah, to CCF Namibia. http://www.bryankross.com - CANAM (Conservancies Association of Namibia
In 1996, CANAM was established with the assistance and invaluable input of officials of the MET to represent all conservancies in Namibia, be they situated in rural or non-rural areas, in communal areas or on commercial farmland. CCF works closely with CANAM and in 2007, for the fourth year, CCF‮s Executive Director was elected as the Chairperson of CANAM. http://www.canam.iway.na/ - Carnivore Conservation
Excellent personal web site by Dr. Guillaume Chapron, intended to provide the best up-to-date information to carnivore conservationists, scientists and concerned citizens. http://www.carnivoreconservation.org/ - Carol Barrett, Artist
Carol is an animal artist committed to conservation, and has donated paintings and prints of her work to CCF among other organizations. Carol lives and works in Edinburgh and regularly travels to Africa to study, sketch and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. She exhibits regularly, most recently at Edinburgh Zoo Gallery and the Freemasons' Hall, George Street, Edinburgh, in 2005. http://www.carolbarrett.co.uk/ - Cat Specialist Group/IUCN
Consists of the world's leading scientists and wildlife managers involved with the 36 species of wild cats in more than 50 countries. One of over 100 similar groups of scientists and other specialists from all over the world forming part of the the Species Survival Commission of the World Conservation Union (IUCN). Laurie Marker plays a central role. http://lynx.uio.no/catfolk/ - Cheetah Facts and Pictures
Educational and entertaining website about cheetahs with interesting cheetah facts. In addition, the site also has pictures which can be used as desktop wallpaperhttp://fohn.net/cheetah-facts-pictures/ - Cheetah Films & Photography by Niall McCarten and Roxanne Bittman
A portion of the sales of Niall and Roxanne's beautiful work is donated to CCF. http://www.cheetahfilmsphotography.com/cheetahs.htm - Cheetah Outreach
Founded near Capetown, South Africa, to support CCF. Hand-raised, captive-born cheetahs act as ambassadors, accompanying facilitators to schools and community-based events. Profits donated to CCF. The Spier Wine Estate is home to Cheetah Outreach (www.spier.co.za) http://www.cheetah.co.za - Cheetah Spot
Includes color pictures and statistics such as: classification, physical description, speed, habits, reproduction, range, pets, pictures, prints, life span and preservation efforts. http://www.cheetahspot.com - CheetahKids.com
CheetahKids.com is dedicated to saving the world's wild cheetahs. 100% of all net proceeds from the events Cheetah Kids attends and sells merchandise will go directly to the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) to aid in their efforts to save cheetahs from extinction. http://www.cheetahkids.com/ - Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Cincinnati Zoo is a leading supporter of wildlife conservation for the cheetah in Namibia and home to the Cat Ambassador Program and the Angel Fund, started by Cathryn Hilker. The Angel Fund supports CCF's efforts. http://www.cincinnatizoo.org/ - Conservation of Asiatic Cheetah Project/CACP
The Asiatic cheetah is on the brink of extinction. Many environmentalists and GOs have come together in Iran to put their minds and efforts behind CACP. CCF is linked to and supports this Project. http://cheetah.irandoe.org/ - D. Arthur Wilson/Wildlife Artist
In 1999 Wilson spent a week at CCF Namibia and painted the wonderful murals on CCF's new buildings. CCF sells his print 'Comfort Zone.' http://www.darthurwilson.com - Defenders of Wildlife - Cheetah
Another conservation group to save the cheetah. Cheetah facts and some pictures. http://www.defenders.org - Dennis Curry/Wildlife Artist
Dennis is best known for his images of East Africa and its rich wildlife. http://www.denniscurry.com/ - DigitalCheetah.com
Our friends at DigitalCheetah truly take their 'cheetah appellation' seriously by supporting us in the area of web design. http://www.digitalcheetah.com - DirectoryScience.com
A comprehensive science directory that includes CCF. http://www.directoryscience.com - Earthwatch Institute
Earthwatch recruits volunteers for CCF Namibia. For more information on upcoming teams, call 1-800-776-0188 or see the project description on the web site. http://www.earthwatch.org/ - Endangered Wild Cats - Paul Bussell Photography
Photographer Paul Bussell's innovative images have appeared on billboards, television and in print around the world. His latest work highlights the fragility of endangered big cats around the world, and offers buyers of limited edition art prints the chance to help secure the animals' future. http://www.endangered-big-cats.org/ - Fabulous Furs (all FAUX!)
http://www.fabulousfurs.com - Feline Conservation Federation
The FCF exists to further conservation of felid species with an emphasis on the efforts of individuals to gain knowledge of these wondrous creatures and promote captive propagation programs. Whereas governments and other conservation organizations focus on preservation of the species in the wild, FCF seeks to function as insurance, encouraging breeding of those felines often neglected in zoological collections due to their special requirements. http://www.felineconservation.org/ - Fort Dodge Animal Health
Making a difference in the future of animal health through innovative research and product development. They provide medicines for cheetahs at CCF/Namibia. http://www.wyeth.com/divisions/fort_dodge.asp - Fota Wildlife Park
Zoos and wildlife parks care for a number of animal species which are in danger of extinction. Through breeding programmes that are run cooperatively between institutions they help to restore the population. Fota Wildlife Park in County Cork, Ireland, participates in the European Endangered Species Breeding Programme (EEP) for several different species in which the captive populations might make a difference to the species' survival. However, no amount of effort within the wildlife park is worth it if it does not help the survival of wildlife in the wild. Fota maintains a Cheetah donation box at the zoo to support CCF's work. http://www.fotawildlife.ie/fota_objective.html - Friends of Conservation/FOC UK
In collaboration with CCF/UK taking forward the work of saving the wild cheetah. http://www.foc-uk.com/ - Gary Sauder/Artist
A Northern California artist/supporter of CCF. http://sauderstudios.com/ - German Educational Links to CCF
http://www.namibia-ag.de.vu - Gilman International Conservation
One of CCF's supporters. http://www.giconline.org - Green Living Project
GLP's mission is to educate and inspire individuals and communities to live a more sustainable lifestyle through stories focused on unique and diverse examples of sustainability from around the world. CCF is one of GLP's featured projects. http://www.greenlivingproject.com - Green Volunteers
Worldwide wildlife and conservation voluntary work... nearly 500 projects listed: short or long-term, marine or terrestrial, many with no or low cost... to protect a variety of habitats and species. http://www.greenvolunteers.org - Heart of the Wolf
Like CCF, Heart of the Wolf advocates predator-friendly ranching methods, such as CCF's Livestock Guarding Dog Program. Heart of the Wolf Organization was established in 2004 with the mission to get humans to live with Wolves without killing them or oppressing them. Its Director and Founder, Mike Wagner, is also a co-Host of KWF Wolf Conservation and Web of Life. This web site includes multiple resources for people interested in conserving the wolf in North America. http://www.heartofthewolf.org/ - Hogle Zoo-Salt Lake City, Utah
Serve as CCF's Utah Chapter. Long-term supporters of CCF's work. Popular 'Cheetah Cha Cha' Event. http://www.hoglezoo.org/ - International Society for Endangered Cats Canada (ISEC Canada).
CCF supporter and colleague. http://www.wildcatconservation.org/ - Iranian Cheetah Society (ICS)
See the latest news on Iranian cheetahs! CCF actively cooperates with Iranian colleagues to help save the few cheetah remaining in Iran. The team in Iran are in real need of donations..can you help?! http://www.iraniancheetah.org
- Jeff Corwin Connect
The fuel behind the mission of Corwin Connect is to build a global community of people who care about the future of our planet, and seek to better the world for themselves and their children. CorwinConnect seeks to break down every conventional barrier of people, place and purpose, and invites you to become part of this movement. www.corwinconnect.com
- Jonathan and Angela Scott
Jonathan Scott, of Big Cat Diary fame, is the Honorary Patron of CCF UK. Jonathan and his wife, Angie, live in Kenya and spend much of their time in the company of African wildlife. Their wildlife photography, wildlife pencil drawings, and wildlife books have won awards and recognition for their work throughout the world. http://www.jonathanangelascott.com/ - Kangal.ca
A Canadian site committed to the preservation of the Kangal dog, supporting international rescue operations, as well as education, information, and promotion of this outstanding breed. http://www.kangal.ca/ - The Kangal Dog
This web site provides extensive information about this treasured breed of Livestock Guarding Dogs, from their origins, to conformation and disposition. http://people.unt.edu/~tlt0002/kdhome.htm - Kindrie Grove/Wildlife Artist
http://www.kindriegrove.com/ - Leopards Etc (California)
Rob and Barb Dicely, longtime supporters of CCF, have worked with wild cats for over 20 years. They presently have over twenty cats of many species at their licensed facility. http://www.leopardsetc.com - Maren in Namibia - A Dutch Namibia Guide
This beautifully illustrated Dutch guide to Namibia, which includes information about CCF, is available for purchase online. http://www.het-boekje.nl/maren/maren.htm - Michael Frase-Artist
Michael supports CCF! http://www.vikingwolf.net/ - My Beautiful Namibia
A great and very informative web site by Kamati-Chinkoti Mwalimushi C., a Political Science Ph.D. candidate at UNAM (University of Namibia): http://www.my-beautiful-namibia.com/index.html - Namibia Tourism/Travel Portal
A helpful site for German-speaking people thinking of visiting Namibia and CCF. http://www.namibia24.com/ - Namibian Environmental Education Network (NEEN)
Founded (1995) as a Namibian network of environmental education intiatives, NEEN serves as a network linking EE efforts in Namibia, and a forum for discussion of environmental education and related issues. Email: neen@rf.org.na http://www.nnf.org.na/ENVDIR/pages/neen.htm - National Geographic Magazine (Online)
Keep an eye out on coverage on Namibia... and CCF Namibia (eg: March 2004 features an article by Maryann Mott). http://magma.nationalgeographic.com/ngm/0401/index.html - Netherlands: SPOTS Foundation
An active non-profit group helping raise awareness and funds in Holland/The Netherlands for CCF and the endangered cheetah. http://www.stichtingspots.nl - Oregon Zoo
Works closely with CCF's Oregon Chapter, helping sponsor Laurie Marker's visits to Portland. http://www.oregonzoo.org/ - Orvis
Orvis has been a supporter of CCF via Matching Gifts and organizing safaris in Namibia led by CCF's Executive Director, Dr. Laurie Marker. Visit their Safaris and Nature section under Vacations for information about this and other magnificent itineraries. http://www.orvis.com/ - Panthera Productions
An active supporter of CCF. Go to this link, click on "Film Projects" for "Cats in Crisis" to read about CCF Namibia. Via "video clip" on the puppy photo, you can see a litter of Livestock Guarding Dog puppies in one of CCF's goat yards. http://www.pantheraproductions.com/indexe.html - Phoenix Zoo
The 125 acre, not-for-profit, Phoenix Zoo is a premier desert attraction, with 1300 animals, including 200 endangered animals from the world's most beautiful and fragile ecosystems. http://www.phoenixzoo.org/zoo/ - Rare Speces Fund (RSF)
RSF was established to provide funding to critical on the ground international wildlife conservation programs. RSF receives its financing through The Institute of Greatly Endangered and Rare Species (T.I.G.E.R.S.), a wildlife education organization, dedicated to promoting global conservation with informative, educational and entertaining interactive programs. T.I.G.E.R.S. is based in Myrtle Beach, SC (USA). http://www.rarespeciesfund.org/ - REI
REI supports CCF's work in Portland Oregon under the auspices of our CCF Chapter there, specifically the 2005 Run for the Cheetah event in October 2005. http://www.rei.com/stores/portland/index.html - Roar Foundation & Shambala Preserve
Tippi Hedren is a firm supporter of Laurie Marker and CCF. http://www.shambala.org/ - Romain Grisius, Photographer
Based in Luxembourg, Romain supports CCF with his donation of photos to our Gallery. http://www.wildlifephotography.lu/ - Ron Kimball/Photographer
Many thanks to photographer Ron Kimball for his generous gift to CCF of the use his running cheetah image for one of our main logos ... http://www.kimballstudios.com/ - Ros Hill/Artist
http://www.hillustrations.com/ - Safari West
Nestled on 400 acres in the heart of California's wine country, Safari West is home for over 400 exotic mammals and birds. Not a zoo, not a drive-through park, it's a wildlife preserve where the whole family can experience some of nature's most beautiful animals in a natural habitat. Great supporters of CCF, they sponsor CCF's Executive Director Dr. Laurie Marker during her annual Fall Tours. http://www.safariwest.com/index.php? - Sandveld Conservancy (Namibia)
The Sandveld Conservancy was founded in April 1999 when a group of 10 farming families decided to conserve and improve the Sandveld ecosystem by working together as a team on approximately 80 000 hectares of commercial farmland. http://www.sandveld.com - Save the Rhino International
Aiming to ensure the survival of the rhinoceros in the wild; working closely with rhino conservationists in Africa and Asia. CCF particularly supports this work and now houses some (endangered) black rhino on its Namibian properties. http://www.savetherhino.org - Sifaka World
Sifaka World is a wildlife themed virtual world where young people have fun socializing and playing games while also donating to wildlife preservation. Right now all donations from Sifaka’s Animal Lover membership benefit CCF. You can join Sifaka for as little as $5.99. An Animal Lover membership is a perfect gift! http://www.sifakaworld.com - SimplySafariStore.Com-Help Cheetah Conservation Fund Canada
Website store run by Cheetah Conservation Fund Canada Director and Alberta Chapter Head Carol Petersen as part of her work for wildlife. Will soon feature items for sale to help Cheetah Conservation Fund Canada. http://www.simplysafaristore.com/ - Stacie Knebel - The Traveling Lens
The Traveling Lens was created after a safari in Africa changed Stacie's life. Helping the Cheetah Conservation Fund combines two of her passions in life, photography and helping animals. 20% of the proceeds from all of Stacie's cheetah photos will be donated back to the Cheetah Conservation Fund. Click on this link www.thetravelinglens.com to see more of Stacie's work. - Suzi Eszterhas (Photographer)
Suzi Eszternas has supported CCF with her magnificent images for a number of years. Please visit her web site.http://www.suzieszterhas.com - Swakoptal Conservancy (Namibia)
Situated in the center of Namibia, the Swakoptal Conservancy is one of the largest commercial conservancies in Namibia. Large populations of free-ranging wildlife make this an important area for wildlife conservation. http://www.swakoptal.com/ - Teresa tsimmu Martino/Artist & Author
Director of WolfTown, providing wolf and horse rescue services for the Pacific Northwest (USA). http://www.wolftown.org/index.html - The DeWildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre (South Africa)
CCF works closely with De Wildt. http://www.dewildt.org.za/ - The Green Trust
Nedbank and WWF-SA joined together to create the Green Trust, which identifies, funds and supports practical and sustainable conservation projects in South Africa. http://www.panda.org.za/cep.htm - The "Q" Fund
The "Q" Fund, founded by CCF supporter Chellie Kew, is a non-profit, social enterprise founded with the vision of implementing sustainable solutions to eradicate poverty among millions of children left orphaned by the AIDS virus in sub-Saharan Africa. http://www.qfund.org/ - The WILD Foundation
The WILD Foundation is a non-profit, 501(c)(3), non-governmental organization founded in the United States in 1974 by South African Ian Player. Based in Boulder, Colorado, WILD works internationally to protect highly threatened wilderness areas and wildlife, while meeting the needs of human communities. WILD’s flagship program is the World Wilderness Congress, the world’s longest running public environmental forum. For over 10 years CCF USA worked under the WILD Foundation's banner. http://www.wild.org/
- United Kennel Club - Kangal Dog
UKC page dedicated to the official breed standard for the Kangal dog. http://www.ukcdogs.com/WebSite.nsf/Breeds/KangalDog - Universal Site Management
They support CCF by hosting our website! http://www.usmnetworks.com/ - V-DAC (Vehicle Donation to Any Charity)
A free, convenient service for converting that extra car, truck, or RV into a tax deductable donation benefiting the Cheetah Conservation Fund. http://www.v-dac.com - Verdayle Forget/Wildlife Artist
Longtime CCF supporter, Verdayle's images adorn several CCF saleable items, including shirts and cups. Contact: tel/fax: 360 387 1636
- Your Cheetah Spot
Web site dedicated to Cheetahs offering beautiful images of cheetahs on calendars, fridge magnets, badges, gift cards etc. http://www.yourcheetahspot.co.za
- Wildlife Conservation Network/WCN
The WCN team formerly constituted the NO CA CCF Chapter under the leadership of CCF/USA BOD member Charlie Knowles. They still support CCF, and provide guidance for the new Northern California Chapter leader Terri Jones. http://www.wildnet.org/ - Woodland Park Zoo
A supportive friend of CCF! http://www.zoo.org/ - Worldwide Nature Artists Group (WNAG)
WNAG is an exclusive, non-profit, international society of world-class nature artists who are dedicated to the celebration and preservation of the natural world. Proceeds of many of the wildlife paintings and nature sculptures for sale support conservation. http://www.natureartists.com/conservation/art-for-conservation_artwork.asp?OrganizationID=68 - Zoo-Talk and Zoo-Forum
Supports CCF's work and in honour of our connection features a cheetah in their banner! http://www.zoo-talk.com/ - Zoological Society of London - Institute of Zoology
The Institute of Zoology is the research division of the Zoological Society of London and conducts biological research which benefits the conservation of animal species and their habitats. To visit their website CLICK HERE
