A review by couillac
Chasing Cheetahs: The Race to Save Africa's Fastest Cat by Sy Montgomery

4.0

Another stellar entry in the Scientists in the Field series. As usual, it had me peppering my husband with "Did you know?" statements throughout. Whether or not it's actually shorter than previous titles in the series, it feels succinct and makes for a quick read. The balance between the main narrative, following the work of a particular ground-breaking cheetah conservancy in Namibia, and sidebars full of additional information about cheetahs and the various scientific processes at work is well-executed and makes for a fluid read. Cheetahs are really fascinating animals, and the incredible work that the conservancy is doing - educating farmers, raising and selling guard dogs, rehabbing cheetahs, and more - demonstrates the holistic perspective that really makes a difference in these kinsd of conservation efforts. A favorite of the year so far, and an easy sell to any young fan of big cats.