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For more than 5,000 years, cheetahs have been the subject of human interest for being the only creatures that can sprint faster than 60 miles per hour. Unfortunately, however, these remarkable creatures are also among the world’s most endangered species and not many even have a clue. As an active advocate for cheetah conservation, Dr. Laurie Marker seeks to bring this grave concern to light. Through her book, A Future for Cheetahs, she shares the story of the creature’s race against extinction, hoping this will instigate a positive change in the plight of the endangered species.
Who is Dr. Laurie Marker?
Dr. Laurie Marker is the founder and the executive director of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) who has been working with cheetahs since 1974.
Her advocacy to save cheetahs started in 1977 when she first set foot in Namibia, bringing a captive-born cheetah. She wanted to see if cheetahs need to be taught hunting or if this process is instinctual to them. This was her first research geared to understanding whether or not captive-born cheetahs can be re-introduced into the wild.
Throughout her stay in Namibia, Dr. Marker discovered the conflict between cheetahs and livestock farmers. She knew the animals needed help. So for the following 10 years, she continued flying to Africa to learn more about the problems of wild cheetahs and what can be done to help the wild populations.
In 1990, Dr. Marker set up the CCF and moved to Namibia where she developed the Conservation Research Centre for wild cheetahs. In 2000, CCF finally opened a research station that featured a Visitor’s Centre and a Cheetah Museum and Education Centre open to the public.
A Future for Cheetahs: What is this book about?
The book, [easyazon_link asin=”0615933203″ locale=”US” new_window=”default” nofollow=”default” tag=”shockpublishi-20″ add_to_cart=”default” cloaking=”default” localization=”default” popups=”default”]A Future for Cheetahs[/easyazon_link], is a simple yet elegant work that displays the most intimate portraits of what the world knows as the fastest animal on land, the cheetah. The incredible photography in the book supplies insights on the past, the present and possible future of wild cheetahs in Africa. It features the commentary of Dr. Laurie Marker herself, illustrated through beautiful imagery captured by notable wildlife photographer Suzi Eszterhas.
Aside from powerful photos, A Future for Cheetahs also contains everything people ought to know about cheetahs – from their lifecycle, their speed, adaptations, habitats, to their plight of extinction. It brings to light their impact and roles in the human society, their survival problems and why it is crucial to save them.
This picture book is Dr. Laurie Marker’s instrument to let readers to see the beauty of cheetahs in the wild. She wants readers to come face to face with the rarest, most stunning images captured of these endangered species and hear the compelling stories of the conservation initiatives that will help with their survival.
What do other people have to say about the book?
According to reviews, A Future for Cheetahs is definitely recommended for anyone who loves the great outdoors, the wildlife or even just breathtaking outdoor photography. This is a coffee-table book that extensively talks about the beautiful yet endangered cats of the wild, the cheetahs. Dr. Laurie Marker has truly done the remarkable job of discussing the past, present and future of cheetahs as well as the possible ways for humans and these animals to coexist.
In the words of book reviewer Susan Keefe, A Future for Cheetahs is a beautiful book worth owning not just because of the brilliant photography by Suzi Esterhas but also because of the contents within each page, the messages that must be heeded to ensure the survival of these wonderful animals.
To find out more about Dr. Laurie Marker, you can watch her interview with Philippe Matthews via Live Google Hangout.
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