Abstract 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.
Abstract 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
Abstract 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 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 ..."
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.
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. "
