Kalahari Cheetahs: Adaptations to an arid region

He has written five books and authored or co-authored 140 scientific papers, as well as delivered over 80 talks at conferences and symposia worldwide. He is a senior member of several IUCN Carnivore Specialist Groups, including former Chair of the Hyaena Specialist Group, and member of the steering committees of the Cat Specialist Group and the Canid Specialist Group. She has co-authored a number of scientific papers with him on the brown hyaena and cheetah as well a

He has written five books and authored or co-authored 140 scientific papers, as well as delivered over 80 talks at conferences and symposia worldwide. She worked with her husband, Gus, on the Kalahari hyaenas and cheetahs. He serves as a member on several boards of scientific journals and conservation organisations and has consulted widely on carnivore conservation issues in Africa and Asia.Margie Mills holds a BSc degree in Zoology from Cape Town University. About the AuthorGus Mills, Research Fellow, Lewis Foundation, South Africa,Margaret MillsDr Gus Mills has spent 40 years conducting research on African large carnivores and is currently Research Fellow at

Comparisons with previous cheetah studies reveal the variability of ecological determinants on behaviour, and the behavioural flexibility and ability of these carnivores to adapt to different environments. It will also be of relevance and use to conservationists, wildlife managers, and African wildlife enthusiasts.. This advanced textbook is suitable for graduate level students as well as professional researchers in felid behavioural ecology and conservation biology. The cheetah, the fastest terrestrial animal, has widespread appeal amongst wildlife biologists and enthusiasts alike. It documents a wealth of detailed a