A dog by any other name

We are joined by a couple of tourists. This site also has a lodge with about five or so chalets and tourists pay extra to see this. For us it's included. Doug gives some background to the site and about the cheetahs while we stand around in awe. The seven cheetahs are within touching distance and circle us clearly hungry and expecting to be fed. At times they start to creep inside but Doug warns them back with a wave of his hand. These might be big cats but they respect our status as much as we must do theirs. We are told the cheetah is very much unlike their other big cat cousins. In many ways they share features with dogs, especially with their non-retractable claws that help them run. Unlike many of their carnivore cousins they don't have a great sense of smell and rely on excellent sight and their ability to outrun anything. But if it isn't moving it ain't food.