separate species, but merely a striped variation of the standard spotted cheetah. The breeding and release of captive-born African wild dog packs (southern Africa's most endangered carnivore) into their natural habitat. A breeding nucleus of the highly endangered riverine rabbit has been donated to the Karoo National Park, the natural habitat of the species. A breeding nucleus of the Suni antelope was donated to the Kruger National Park as a resulting of the centre's highly successful Suni breeding programme. Between 1975 and 2005, 242 litters were born with a total of 785 cubs. In a study done by Bertschinger, H. J., Meltzer, D. J. A., & Van Dyk, A. (2008), the survival rate of cubs was examined. "Mean cub survival from 1 to 12 months and greater than 12 months of age was 71.3 and 66.2%, respectively." This study shows that cheetahs can be bred successfully and that their endangerment can be decreased through these breeding programs. References External links De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre Nature reserves in South Africa Nature conservation in South Africa