Can You Tell a Cheetah from a Leopard?

Can You Tell a Cheetah from a Leopard?

Author: Buffy Silverman

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Published: 2011-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 0761367357

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Presents information on how to tell the difference between cheetahs and leopards, even though they are similar in many ways.


Wild Cats of the World

Wild Cats of the World

Author: Luke Hunter

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2015-10-22

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1472922859

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Wild Cats of the World provides detailed accounts for all 38 species of wild cat accompanied by magnificent artwork and stunning photography. From the rabbit-sized Black-footed Cat of southern Africa to bear-killing Amur tigers of the Russian Far East, the 38 members of the Cat Family include some of the world's most fascinating and magnificent species on earth. Supremely adapted for the kill, all cats are obligate carnivores; they survive only by preying upon other animals, and they have become one of evolution's most successful predatory lineages of mammals. Wild Cats of the World explores the spectacular Cat Family in unprecedented depth. Drawing on thousands of scientific papers and direct observations in the field, each species is profiled at length, covering all aspects of felid behaviour and ecology. The book is profusely illustrated with colour plates, black-and-white sketches showing important aspects of cat life and accurate images of every species' skull. Over 400 spectacular photographs are included, many of them showing extremely rare and little-known cats published here for the first time. Each profile includes an up-to-date range map and explains the most current science on how cats are classified and related to each other, including some very recent, surprising discoveries. Despite their great evolutionary success, the challenges facing felids in the modern world are profound. Only one, the ubiquitous domestic cat, does not require dedicated conservation action to ensure survival for the next century. The book also explores the current conservation issues facing wild cats, the increasingly perilous status of many species and how they can be saved.


I Love Being a Cheetah !

I Love Being a Cheetah !

Author: Merrie Mim

Publisher:

Published: 2020-09-17

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9780578747347

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

An imaginative early reader experience, ages 0-6, with rhyming verse and exquisite illustrations that instantly connect hearts and minds with the cheetah life. Engages visual, auditory, thinking parts of the mind, this book is fun! It is lovingly crafted, educational and encourages nurturing feelings towards animals with a special page on "How to Love a Cheetah".


How the Leopard Got His Spots

How the Leopard Got His Spots

Author: Rudyard Kipling

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2005-09

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 9781596793446

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Relates how the leopard got his spotted coat in order to hunt the animals in the dappled shadows of the forest.


Leopard or Jaguar?

Leopard or Jaguar?

Author: Rob Ryndak

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2015-07-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1482427222

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Jungle cats can be tough to tell apart, but often it’s the spots that give an animal away. With leopards and jaguars, knowing where the animal lives can be a big hint as to which cat is stalking its prey. Telling the two animals apart is easy once we take a closer look. Jaguars are heavier than leopards and their features are unique when you take a good look at their heads. Amazing full-color photographs ensure readers don’t have to tell these magnificent animals apart!


A Cheetah's Tale

A Cheetah's Tale

Author: Her Royal Highness Princess Michael of Kent

Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Published: 2017-09-18

Total Pages: 224

ISBN-13: 1784770698

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

This charming autobiographical tale from Princess Michael of Kent tells of a girl growing up and the incredible bond that can exist between people and animals. Beautifully written by a natural storyteller and packed with fabulous photographs, it is also a wonderful portrait of Africa - the cheetah version of Born Free - and will delight readers worldwide. In the early 1960s, Marie Christine von Reibnitz (who would later become HRH Princess Michael of Kent) lived with her father on his farm in Mozambique. Then just a teenager, Princess Michael was entranced by the African landscape, by the wildlife and by the people she met. It was one of the happiest times of her life and she recounts that it was an orphaned cheetah cub (called Tess) who played a huge part in making it so. The relationship between the young Princess Michael and Tess, whom she hand-reared and later successfully released into the wild having trained her to hunt and survive on her own, will touch every reader's heart. The events of that period have remained with Princess Michael for the rest of her life and in A Cheetah's Tale she recalls not just the tale of Tess, but also the realities of life in Africa: from waking up in the middle of the night to find her father had just shot a lioness that was about to eat her to discovering a deadly Black Mamba curled up inside the loo! Tess was the inspiration for Princess Michael's lifelong interest in cheetah conservation and the epilogue covers some of her work as Patron of the Endangered Species Centre in South Africa and of the Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia.


The Manhattan Mishap

The Manhattan Mishap

Author: Melina Maria Morry

Publisher: FriesenPress

Published: 2021-11-09

Total Pages: 285

ISBN-13: 1039113494

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

Margot Moss, a gregarious and witty woman, lives her life with abandon. She knows exactly what she wants and isn’t afraid to pounce after it with full-throttle ferocity. Although, she can’t quite seem to get it right. When a coveted promotion falls through, Margot finds herself struggling to actualize her dreams and is forced to reconsider her so-called fabulous future. However, when one catwalk ends, another begins. A job in New York City comes knocking and Margot doesn’t hesitate to seize the opportunity, setting out on a wild adventure towards love, success, and self-discovery. Unfortunately, nothing is how she imagined it—not the company, the city, or the people. Awaiting Margot is a drama-addicted boss who may or may not be out to get her, and a whirlwind of wealthy men, scams, and scandals. Caught in a cotton candy cloud of sparkling rosé, Margot determinedly navigates her (many) dilemmas with the help of her saucy friends and a healthy dose of buzz-worthy gossip. Yet, as if that weren’t enough, Margot’s life is made even more complicated when a steamy new beau enters the picture—and even he isn’t what he seems. Overflowing with fashion and champagne bubbles, The Manhattan Mishap is a hilarious, stylish, and heartfelt novel that oozes confidence and reminds us that leopards never truly change their spots.


Cheetahs: Biology and Conservation

Cheetahs: Biology and Conservation

Author:

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2017-11-28

Total Pages: 598

ISBN-13: 012804120X

DOWNLOAD EBOOK

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