Maleika

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She is swift, elegant, and dangerously skilled in hunting—Maleika, a cheetah from the vast African savanna. For her six cubs, she is a heroine, a relentless fighter, and a devoted protector filled with maternal love. Photographer and filmmaker Matto Barfuss has accompanied Maleika for four years, capturing her life through captivating film and photography. This book features over 100 spectacular and touching photographs, along with insightful information about the cheetah's habitat, reproduction, and hunting and social behavior. Maleika is a story for the whole family, exploring themes of wild struggles, painful letting go, and strong bonds.