Built for speed to run down their prey Cheetahs are one of the most vulnerable of African cats. The threats they face to survive are numerous including the illegal pet trade, habitat loss and predation by other bigger and stronger big cats. I was captivated reading Joy Adamson's book The Spotted Sphynx describing her experience of rescue and care of a female cheetah cub she rehabilitated to the wild. A statement piece with a distinct African theme.