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Cheetah
Esteemed for its speed and athleticism, admired for its grace and beauty, coveted for its hunting prowess, the cheetah has nonetheless been harassed and hounded to the point of extinction. Author Luke Hunter looks into the history, evolution, behavior and day-to-day survival of one of the most fascinating of the big cats. He discusses the ancestry of the cheetah, its hunting strategies, reproduction, social behavior and status throughout Africa and Iran - the last remaining pocket of the species in Asia. Hunter also focuses on the tenuous future of the cheetah, its decreasing habitat and declining numbers, and deals with the immediate and long-term conservation issues facing the species. His authoritative text highlights the latest research on cheetahs, dispelling the myths and providing a comprehensive overview of the cheetah in the wild. Throughout the book, his first-hand field observations supplement data on the latest ecological discoveries from cheetah researchers across Africa.
Powerful, full-color photographs by Dave Hamman make this book a visual feast and reveal a world that is both intensely private and highly dramatic. Hamman’s portrayal of the many modes and activities of this elusive animal presents a sumptuous gallery of photographs, while at the same time serving to broaden our knowledge - and help ensure the survival - of this remarkable and beautiful cat.
Powerful, full-color photographs by Dave Hamman make this book a visual feast and reveal a world that is both intensely private and highly dramatic. Hamman’s portrayal of the many modes and activities of this elusive animal presents a sumptuous gallery of photographs, while at the same time serving to broaden our knowledge - and help ensure the survival - of this remarkable and beautiful cat.
144 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2007
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February 29, 2020
An Easy to Understand Intro to Cheetahs
This was a great intro to learning about Cheetahs. It’s too the point and easy to read with lots of interesting information. I read through it rather quickly and found it very enjoyable, and even inspiring a further love in this beautiful animal. The book also includes beautiful pictures of Cheetahs in their environment and helpful diagrams to further explain the main concepts.
This was a great intro to learning about Cheetahs. It’s too the point and easy to read with lots of interesting information. I read through it rather quickly and found it very enjoyable, and even inspiring a further love in this beautiful animal. The book also includes beautiful pictures of Cheetahs in their environment and helpful diagrams to further explain the main concepts.
October 20, 2019
Informative but too dry for me.
April 24, 2012
Good source for studying the biology and adaptations of the Cheetah.
Very useful for biology assessments that need research on the biology/adaptation/senses of Savannah Predators (Cats).
Will be using quite a lot from this book for my NCEA bio 2.3 internal :(
Very useful for biology assessments that need research on the biology/adaptation/senses of Savannah Predators (Cats).
Will be using quite a lot from this book for my NCEA bio 2.3 internal :(
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