Teachings of Cheetah

CHEETAH : Learning the Lessons of Overspecialization

Since the time of the ancient Egyptians, Cheetah has been a part of royalty. Called the Pharaoh’s Leopard, this speedy Mammal hunted game for Egyptian and Assyrian Pharaohs and Kings.. Genghis Khan and Charlemagne kept pet Cheetahs. Moreover, Jahangir, the Mughal Emperor of India (1605-1627) had a thousand Cheetahs for his hunting trips.

Built like a Greyhound, Cheetah is the fastest Mammal on land Unlike Horse, all of Cheetah’s feet leave the ground during his running. Cheetah’s major advantage for speed is his long flexible spine. His unusual body has baffled scientists about Cheetah’s “catness”. Finally, they placed Him in his own Cat Family (Acinonyx jubatus).

Widespread before the last Ice Age, now only a handful of Cheetahs survive today. Some scientists believe that all modern Cheetahs are descended from one Mother Cheetah. However, many do agree that there is little genetic diversity among Cheetahs. In fact, long before people started hunting Them, Cheetahs were in decline.

Known as the Spotted Wind, Cheetah does one thing and only one thing supremely well - chase down fast prey. However, this ability does not always help Him. While He is resting, Lions and Vultures can force a Cheetah to leave his kill. Instead of perfecting your running, perhaps you need to work on other skills. Learn the lessons of overspecialization from Cheetah.

Teachings of Cheetah:

Quick Decisions
Being Speedy
Flying While Grounded.


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Copyright: Virginia Carper, Animal Teachers, 2008

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