"It begins with a spark of imagination. It begins with believing! Meet the Wild Animal Kids. Five children who are 'crazy excited' about wild animals. Join them as they unlock a magical secret at Safari Park."--Back cover

Table of Contents Introduction What is a cheetah? How do cheetahs act? What do Cheetahs eat? Cheetah Babies What kinds of cheetahs are there? The history of cheetahs and humans Cheetahs and conservation Morphs and other differences among cheetahs Conclusion Publisher Introduction Cheetahs are the fastest land animal alive. They live mostly in Africa, and a few in Iran .Many use to live in Asia, but the growing number of people pushed them out of their habitat. Let's learn more about this amazing animal, the cheetah.

“The cheetah is a magical and graceful animal and no one is more qualified to share its journey with you than Dr. Laurie Marker. Through the use of Suzi Eszterhas’ beautiful photographs and Laurie’s narration and nearly 40 years of experience you’ll gain a unique insight into what makes the cheetah so special and what can be done to save it from extinction.” — Charles Knowles, Executive Director and Co-Founder, Wildlife Conservation Network A Future for Cheetahs is a simple and elegant large-format book of incredible photography that provides insight on the past, present, and future of cheetahs in the wild. It features commentary by Dr. Laurie Marker, world renowned authority on cheetahs, and imagery captured by renowned wildlife photographer, Suzi Eszterhas. Through the eyes of the cheetah, this picture book story will bring you, the reader, face to face with some of the rarest and most beautiful images taken of wild cheetah. Equally as powerful, compelling stories and photos will weave a story of the conservation initiatives that are the key to their very survival. “Ever since I first met Dr. Laurie Marker, I have been a fan of her work and share her fascination with the cheetah as an icon of speed and grace. Laurie has devoted her life to learning about the cheetah and using her knowledge to assure the cheetah as a species survives to future generations. Readers of A Future for Cheetahs are not only getting a treasure trove of remarkable images of the cheetah, but also the extraordinary story of what a boots-on-the-ground conservationist is doing to save it from extinction, in her own words.” —Jeff Corwin, Television personality and conservationist “A Future for Cheetahs is a gorgeous and significant book. Amazing and elegant photographs by world-class photographer Suzi Eszterhas are mixed with a haunting narrative of the cheetah’s march for survival penned by guardian angel of the cheetah, Laurie Marker. Any curious world citizen or committed conservationist needs to ingest this book. All will enjoy the wonder and majesty of evolution’s most enriching and skillful creation, the African cheetah, through the lens and words of incomparable witnesses in the plight of a fragile beautiful species.” —Stephen J O’Brien, Author Tears of the Cheetah and Other Tales from the Genetic Frontier

Presents information about cheetahs, their habitats, and their special features, including their amazing speed.

Freeda the Cheetah of Mozambique was the world's best player of hide-and-go-seek. No one knows where she hides, but they know where she doesn't. Because the places they looked were the places she wasn't.

Leaders, business owners, entrepreneurs, managers, and CEOs are all obsessed with one thing: Growth. But, growth can be incredibly complicated, disconnected, and confusing for everyone involved. Enter the Zebra and Cheetah Philosophy, Model, and Leader. Zebras and Cheetahs is a philosophy that redefines leadership and results in a new perspective and mind-set. Zebras and Cheetahs is a model that takes the complicated growth of organizations and makes it simple, engaging, and fun. It allows leadership to define roles so that everyone understands where they fit, offers the highest value of everyone's time toward a dominant aspiration and focus, increases accountability, tracks and measures success, and drastically enhances the energy of your tribe in exciting ways. A competitive marketplace demands that you distinguish yourself from your competitors, be quicker to market, and change course whenever you find your organization on the wrong side of the profit-and-loss sheet. This book teaches you how to look different and stay agile to survive the business jungle. Zebras and Cheetahs can help any size organization learn to act with speed and precision, with proven leadership guidance on how to: Identify your unique value that comes from your unique perspective, education, experience, and struggle Understand what leadership qualities you possess and can further develop to become a leader your tribe will want to follow instead of have to follow Cultivate passion in your tribe by providing opportunities to learn, grow, contribute, and be recognized Help your tribe make the shift and embrace a dominant aspiration and focus Keep your motivational arsenal well stocked And much more! Zebras and Cheetahs provides a glimpse into the concrete jungle, with lessons on how to close the gap through speed and integration of work initiatives to get ahead. Escape the chaos around you to truly reign as king of the concrete jungle.

Cheetahs: Biology and Conservation reports on the science and conservation of the cheetah. This volume demonstrates the interdisciplinary nature of research and conservation efforts to study and protect the cheetah. The book begins with chapters on the evolution, genetics, physiology, ecology and behavior of the species, as well as distribution reports from range countries. These introductory chapters lead into discussions of the challenges facing cheetah survival, including habitat loss, declining prey base, human-wildlife conflict, illegal trade, and newly-emerging threats, notably climate change. This book also focuses on conservation strategies and solutions, including environmental education and alternative livelihoods. Chapters on the role of captive cheetahs to conservation and the long-term research of the species are included, as are a brief discussion of the methods and analyses used to study the cheetah. The book concludes with the conservation status and future outlook of the species. Cheetahs: Biology and Conservation is a valuable resource for the regional and global communities of cheetah conservationists, researchers, and academics. Although cheetah focussed the book provides information relevant to the study of broader topics such as wildlife conservation, captive breeding, habitat management, conservation biology and animal behaviour. Cover photograph by Angela Scott - Includes chapters by the world's leading cheetah researchers and practitioners, who have focused their efforts on this high-profile species of conservation concern - Provides findings as a combination of scientific detail and basic explanations so that they can be available not only to cheetah researchers and conservationists, but also to policy makers, business leaders, zoo managers, academics, students, and people interested in the cheetah and its future - Presents the current knowledge of the species, helping lay the foundations and best practices for cheetah conservation and research worldwide - Additional protocols and forms (which were provided by authors) can be found at the Cheetahs: Biology and Conservation companion site: https://www.elsevier.com/books-and-journals/book-companion/9780128040881

Describes the anatomical features that make the cheetah the fastest animal on land, includes fascinating facts about its habits and behavior, and compares its speed to that of other animals.

Cheetahs are very fast—and very shy. When two young cubs come to the nursery at the San Diego Zoo, the staff hopes they will help visitors learn more about the plight of cheetahs in the wild. Majani and Kubali are shy, but with the help of their dog buddies they become perfect animal ambassadors. In Cheetah Math, kids can learn all about division from these baby cheetahs and their canine friends. A Junior Library Guild Selection

In the wild, cheetahs are among the most endangered species. Hunting, disease, and destruction of their natural habitat have all played a part in reducing the world population. This lively photo essay introduces young readers to this sleek and beautiful big cat.