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This paper briefly investigates the conservation efforts done in order to preserve the cheetah, and why such efforts are necessary in order to ensure that the species does not become extinct due to inbreeding.

Abstract
The writer describes his search process on cheetahs and how he discovered many interesting facts about this animal. The writer conveys his positive feelings about this research and relates his passion that is to save these animals from extinction.

From the Paper
"I have always wondered about the life of a cheetah because I think they are beautiful and magnificent animals. This made the topic for this paper easy because I find it fascinating to learn more about these animals and also discover new facts I did not know. The cheetah is an easily recognizable large cat that lives primarily in Africa. They are easy to recognize because they are long and lean and are covered with small, dark spots. They are predators just like any other cat and they have the added advantage of also being the fastest animal on land. They can move from zero to 60 faster than most cars and they make it look fun and easy. Cheetahs are some of the most naturally graceful and beautiful animals on the earth and this research only made me appreciate them more."

Tags:claws, prey, extinction, animals

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This paper looks at the cheetah, an endangered species. It looks at the physical characteristics of the animal, its habitat, its reproduction, hunting, and its social life.

Tags:cheetahs, habitat, physical characteristics, reproduciton, hunting

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In this paper the author looks at the life and history of the cheetah, considered to be one of the fastest and most powerful animals on earth. The author examines information derived from fossils showing that the modern day cheetah is not far genetically, from its ancestor. The paper also mentions loss of habitat, poaching, high infant mortality rates, and less prey available as contributors to killing off the cheetah. But the main contributor to the cheetah's diminishing profile is due to humans hunting them. Despite all of these elements against it, the cheetah has still survived. In conclusion the author points out that in order for the cheetah not to completely disappear, mankind needs to be a bit more thoughtful in its treatment towards the animal.

From the Paper
"One other interesting twist affects the cheetah's attempts to outlast the opposition. A relatively new mutation appears to have occurred in the species. Discovered in Zimbabwe in 1926, the King cheetah was first thought to be another subspecies , but is now recognized as a new mutation. The first photographic evidence of this "new" cheetah was taken in Kruger National Park in 1974. The markings of the King cheetah are larger and the spots are connected in a blotchy pattern, as opposed to the smaller, distinct spots of the traditional cheetah. It's believed that the King cheetah's markings are the result of a recessive gene. Since the two cheetahs are of the same species, they can interbreed and produce fertile cubs of both types."

Tags:cat, asia, cubs, pets, sprint, kill, predators, miles

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This paper explains that the cheetah has many adaptations that allow it to achieve the 70 miles per hour for which it is famous. Next, the author relates the cheetah's distinctive physical appearance, hunting process and social and maternal behaviors. The paper underscores that, despite its many striking physical adaptations for surviving in the wild, the cheetah is listed as an endangered species because of a marked decrease in its territory and prey, conflict with farmers that kill them to preserve their livestock herds and an extraordinarily high mortality rate of cubs.

From the Paper
"Cheetahs are relatively social animals. They live singly or in small groups with males form coalitions to help each other hold territories against rival males. Females reach sexual maturity at 20 to 24 months of age; males, at 2 to 3 years. The female's mating period is usually less than a week long; gestation is 90 to 95 days. The female finds a protected, undisturbed spot in which to give birth to her litter, which generally contains 2 to 6 blind, helpless cubs, weighing between 9 and 15 ounces. Between 4 and 10 days old, the cubs open their eyes and begin to crawl. At 3 weeks, their deciduous teeth become visible."

Tags:tail, cubs, adaptations, hunt, namibia

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This paper explains that the re-wilding of North America means the re-introduction of large vertebrates, such as elephants, camels, lions, cheetahs and species of horses and asses, to the United States. The author points out that the objective is to protect these animals from extinction. The paper relates that they would be kept in private parks across unused areas of America.

From the Paper
"Pleistocene, re-wilding, refers to reintroducing animals that disappeared from the North American continent years ago particularly its mega-fauna. The plan by conservationists is to promote the restoration of large wild vertebrates into North America ..."

Tags:extinction, re-wilding, conservation

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This paper gives an overview of cheetah behavior and rituals with respect to cheetah intraspecies communication. It also examines cheetah courtship/mating practices, foraging/hunting strategies and prey of choice and cheetah parental care.

From the Paper
"The cheetah, whose Latin designation Acinonyx jubatus, is derived from the Hindi word chita meaning spotted one. The animal is renowned primarily for its astounding sprinting ability. Adults have been clocked at speeds upwards of ... miles per hour.This now endangered great wild cat once populated all of Africa and the Middle East. Today it inhabits only Sub-Saharan Africa, Kenya and Tanzania in..."

Tags:cheetahs, behavior, mating, communication, interspecies, foraging, hunting, prey

Abstract
This paper discusses Joy Adamson's book "Born Free" and describes it as the true story of the incredible relationship that developed between Joy, her husband, a lioness named Elsa, and a number of other wildlife species, such as a cheetah named Pippa. The paper reviews Adamson's book by considering its setting, plot, characters, theme, and style, as well as its strengths and weaknesses.

Outline:
Introduction
Setting
Characters
Plot
Theme
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Born Free: A Lion Between Two Worlds (1960) is set in Kenya during the mid-twentieth century. The author, who is clearly familiar with the African jungle, brings to life the sounds, smells, and atmosphere of the surrounding environment through describing cultural practices, and by introducing the reader to the habitudes of numerous different creatures. In the beginning of the book, for example, Joy introduces Patti, who is a rock hyrax, and who had been living with Joy and her husband for six and a half years. A small furry creature, the author explains that the animal resembles something between a guinea pig and a marmot, but that the rock hyrax, due to its teeth and the bone structure of its feet, is actually related to elephants and rhinos. "

Tags:Kenya, lions, wildlife