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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prove they're soulmates in every universe as rescued cheetah cubs named after them are writing their own 'Love Story'
In Somaliland, two orphaned cheetah cubs, playfully named Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, are captivating hearts (Getty Images) In a heartwarming twist straight out of a fairy tale, two orphaned cheetah cubs rescued from the illegal wildlife trade are making headlines—not just for surviving, but for thriving together. Named Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce , the adorable duo has formed an inseparable bond at a conservation center in Somaliland, sparkling smiles and a wild 'Love Story' of their own. Orphaned cheetahs named Taylor and Travis find comfort—and love—in each other At the Cheetah Conservation Fund's sanctuary, a heartwarming narrative of friendship and survival is playing out. It all began with a tiny cheetah cub, fittingly named Taylor Swift in a nod to the beloved music superstar. This resilient cub, weighing a mere three pounds upon her arrival this past April, was a lucky rescue from the clutches of the illegal wildlife pet trade. Brought to the Cheetah Rescue and Conservation Centre in Somaliland, she swiftly adapted to her secure new home, thriving under the dedicated care provided by the staff. The center recently welcomed four new residents—a litter of orphaned siblings, also saved from the same unfortunate circumstances of illegal wildlife trafficking. These new arrivals were gently introduced to Taylor Swift once they had settled into their new surroundings. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Among them, a particular male cub quickly caught Taylor's attention, and a significant bond began to blossom between the two. Observing this flourishing friendship, the staff at the cheetah center made a charming and fitting decision: they named the 5-month-old male cub Travis Kelce, inspired by the well-known athlete. According to the center, this cheetah, Travis Kelce, embodies qualities similar to his namesake, described as "playful, confident, and has a winning streak.' The delightful bond between the two cubs has not gone unnoticed. As the center's staff shared in a statement, "Not only is [cub Taylor Swift] thriving, it looks like we have a little Love Story unfolding on the savannah." They further emphasized the depth of their connection, stating, "The two have become nearly inseparable—grooming each other, napping side by side, and occasionally partaking in friendly roughhousing. " The male cub's "rookie stats" include an approximate sitting height of 50 cm and a length of about 90 cm, along with impressive abilities like "climbing trees, running fast [and] scarfing down snacks." It's clear that this young male cheetah is also "fiercely protective of the things he likes most," a sentiment that undeniably includes his dear friend, Taylor Swift, the cheetah cub.\ Also Read: Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift inspire each other to grow as Erin Andrews dubs her with sweet new nickname Isn't it amazing how these two rescued cubs found each other and formed such a special bond? As these two "superstar" cheetahs thrive together, their story reminds us that sometimes, the most unexpected pairings lead to the most enduring "Love Stories.'
Yahoo
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Baby Cheetah Named Taylor Swift Meets Her Love Match in Another Orphaned Cub Named Travis Kelce
A cheetah cub named Taylor Swift has made a new friend — a cub named Travis Kelce The two cubs met at the Cheetah Rescue and Conservation Centre in Somaliland "Not only is [cub Taylor Swift] thriving, it looks like we have a little Love Story unfolding on the savannah," the center's staff said in a statementCheetah cub Taylor Swift was named for the music superstar after the baby animal was rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade. Now, she's made a friend with a familiar name! In April, the Cheetah Conservation Fund saved the orphaned cub and moved her to its Cheetah Rescue and Conservation Centre in Somaliland. Taylor Swift, who only weighed three pounds when she arrived, adapted well to the safe, new home. Now, things have gotten even cozier at Taylor's new abode. The Cheetah Rescue and Conservation Centre recently welcomed four new cubs, all siblings. Fellow orphans from the illegal wildlife trade, the new cubs on the block were introduced to Taylor Swift shortly after they settled in. Taylor made fast friends with the cubs, including forming an especially close bond with one of the males of the inseparable group. Once the cheetah center noticed the bond between Taylor and the 5-month-old newcomer, it decided to name the male cheetah cub Travis Kelce. According to the center, Travis Kelce, the cheetah, is "playful, confident, and has a winning streak," like his namesake. "Not only is [cub Taylor Swift] thriving, it looks like we have a little Love Story unfolding on the savannah," the centre's staff said in a statement, adding, "The two have become nearly inseparable—grooming each other, napping side by side, and occasionally partaking in friendly roughhousing." The male cub's "rookie stats," per the statement, include a sitting height of about 50 cm, a length of about 90 cm, and the special skills of "climbing trees, running fast [and] scarfing down snacks." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The young male cheetah is also "fiercely protective of the things he likes most," including Taylor Swift, the cheetah cub. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cheetah Cub Named Taylor Swift Is Doing 'All Too Well' After Rescue from Illegal Pet Trade
Taylor Swift, the cheetah cub, is just a few months old, and she's already had a few eras to her short life. The baby big cat started life in the wild with a mother to take care of her, but then was poached from her natural habitat in Africa by individuals looking to sell the animal into the illegal wildlife pet trade, according to the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). CCF — a nonprofit based in Namibia dedicated to protecting the declining cheetah population —rescued the cheetah cub and pulled her out of the exotic pet trade before she made it too far. When rescuers got hold of Taylor Swift, the cheetah, the cub was only three pounds and not much larger than the kitten of a domestic house cat. Related: All About Taylor Swift's Cats, Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button According to CCF, Taylor Swift, the cub, is now out of the woods and doing "all too well." The cub spent her first weeks with the organization getting used to a healthy diet and starting touch training. The training "is essential to desensitize cubs to the gentle touch since Taylor will begin her vaccine regime soon," CFF founder and executive director Dr. Laurie Marker said in a statement. Related: Why Taylor Swift's Cat Benjamin Button Was the Ideal Feline to Join the Star on Her Time Cover "It may not be the Eras tour, but so far Taylor's training has been very successful," she added. Marker said the cheetah cub was named Taylor Swift to honor the music superstar's devotion to felines. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. CCF is a leader in cheetah research and conservation, working to help the vulnerable creatures, which number less than 7,000 in the wild. The organization is headquartered in Namibia but recently opened a second wildlife reserve in Somaliland, specifically designed to care for cheetahs rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade. Taylor Swift is settling in well at the Somaliland center and adapting to life at a wildlife reserve. According to CCF, the center is a 1,800-acre facility with 5-12-acre enclosures, where rescue cheetahs can recover with access to the outdoors and plenty of space to play. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cheetah Cub Named Taylor Swift Is Doing 'All Too Well' After Rescue from Illegal Pet Trade
Taylor Swift, the cheetah cub, is just a few months old, and she's already had a few eras to her short life. The baby big cat started life in the wild with a mother to take care of her, but then was poached from her natural habitat in Africa by individuals looking to sell the animal into the illegal wildlife pet trade, according to the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). CCF — a nonprofit based in Namibia dedicated to protecting the declining cheetah population —rescued the cheetah cub and pulled her out of the exotic pet trade before she made it too far. When rescuers got hold of Taylor Swift, the cheetah, the cub was only three pounds and not much larger than the kitten of a domestic house cat. Related: All About Taylor Swift's Cats, Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson and Benjamin Button According to CCF, Taylor Swift, the cub, is now out of the woods and doing "all too well." The cub spent her first weeks with the organization getting used to a healthy diet and starting touch training. The training "is essential to desensitize cubs to the gentle touch since Taylor will begin her vaccine regime soon," CFF founder and executive director Dr. Laurie Marker said in a statement. Related: Why Taylor Swift's Cat Benjamin Button Was the Ideal Feline to Join the Star on Her Time Cover "It may not be the Eras tour, but so far Taylor's training has been very successful," she added. Marker said the cheetah cub was named Taylor Swift to honor the music superstar's devotion to felines. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. CCF is a leader in cheetah research and conservation, working to help the vulnerable creatures, which number less than 7,000 in the wild. The organization is headquartered in Namibia but recently opened a second wildlife reserve in Somaliland, specifically designed to care for cheetahs rescued from the illegal wildlife pet trade. Taylor Swift is settling in well at the Somaliland center and adapting to life at a wildlife reserve. According to CCF, the center is a 1,800-acre facility with 5-12-acre enclosures, where rescue cheetahs can recover with access to the outdoors and plenty of space to play. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Saving cheetahs — what 1 woman is doing to help save the big cats from extinction
NAMIBIA (WKRG) — Nearly 8,000 miles away from the Port City, you will find Dr. Laurie Marker and the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia — a country in Africa. Dr. Marker has spent over 50 years studying cheetahs and trying to help keep the endangered cats from going extinct. Mobile County Sheriff's Office sets reward to find person responsible for Chance the dog 'To save cheetahs, we do a variety of different programs, which include research, education and conservation,' Dr. Marker said. Dr. Marker created CCF about 35 years ago in Namibia — the cheetah capital of the world — to help save the animals for future generations. 'There are only about 7,000 cheetahs left in the world today, so they are Africa's most endangered big cat,' Dr. Marker continued. One issue affecting the cheetah population is the illegal wildlife pet trade, which primarily comes from the Horn of Africa. 'Although I'm based here in Namibia, we have a second base, which is up in Somaliland, which is a breakaway country from Somalia,' Dr. Marker said. 'There, the cats come up from Ethiopia and Somaliland, and they're poached as cubs and sold into the illegal pet trade.' Dr. Marker continued by saying they have over 100 cheetahs that they have rescued from the trade at their research center in Somaliland. 'We often get cubs in, mostly, and if you get a cub in, and it's a tiny cub that has to be on a bottle, it probably will not be able to go back out into the wild because it's too habituated and used to people,' Dr. Marker said. Later this month, Dr. Marker will come to Mobile for the Educational Travel Conference to discuss the importance of cheetahs and other animals in Africa living in the wild. On March 20, she will be spending time at the Gulf Coast Zoo in Gulf Shores where two cheetahs made it their home in July 2024. Theodore fire leaves 4 people homeless There are many ways to get involved with CCF, including donating to the cause, joining their Facebook page and volunteering at the research center. More information can be found on the CCF website. Watch the full interview with Dr. Laurie Marker below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
