Frenemies for Life: Cheetahs and Anatolian Shepherd Dogs

by Becker, John E.

• ISBN13: 9780984155415
• ISBN10: 0984155414
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-01
• Publisher: Interface Media Partners

Summary

The fastest land animal on Earth-the cheetah-is in danger, and some very special dogs are coming to the rescue. Dogs helping cats? How can that be?

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 1
From Natural Enemies to Best of Friends	p. 9
The Cheetah Story	p. 10
Cheetahs of the Past	p. 12
Scaredy Cats and Bullies	p. 15
Cheetahs in Danger	p. 18
Dogs: The Cheetah's New Best Friend	p. 21
The Livestock Guarding Dog Program	p. 22
Anatolian Shepherd Dogs: Why These Dogs?	p. 24
Training Guard Dogs	p. 26
Paws and Claws	p. 29
Raising and Training Cubs and Pups	p. 33
Meet the Frenemies	p. 36
Animal Ambassadors	p. 38
Cheetah Conservation: A Zoo View	p. 41
Zoos Working Together: AZA	p. 43
Helping Save the Cheetahs	p. 47
How You Can Help	p. 50
Recommended Reading	p. 51
Glossary	p. 52
Bibliography	p. 53
About the Columbus Zoo	p. 55
About the Author	p. 56
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