Why the Cheetah Cheats: And Other Mysteries of the Animal World

Why the Cheetah Cheats is filled with surprising facts and compelling stories that reveal long-kept secrets of the animal world. Some of these are mind-boggling, many are unsuspected and all are fascinating and lead to a better understanding of the world we live in. The title refers to new research revealing that almost every cheetah litter has two or more fathers. The book also examines current threats to wildlife, how wildlife helps itself and how humans can help them recover. There is also important data on invasive species and their effect on the environment to which they have been introduced, whether accidentally or on purpose.