Cheetahs: Outrunning Lions, People and Extinction - Suzi Eszterhas

Cheetahs are often grouped casually grouped with Africa's other big cats, but the fleet felines aren't as similar to lions and leopards as one might assume. When confronted, the shy cats tend to fly, rather than fight, which partially contributes to their offspring having such high infant mortality rates. Photographer Suzi Eszterhas followed a mother with a litter of five cubs for her new book, A Future for Cheetahs, which was written by Dr. Laurie Marker. All five of the cubs that she spent months photographing and following died to regular predation. Despite the cat's long odds, Eszterhas is optimistic they can stay a few steps ahead of extinction.