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Parenting in the Wild

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Just as hard as it sounds

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Every parent has their own unique parenting style. Some are a little more permissive, while some are more protective. The same differences can be observed in animal parents who care for their young in the wilderness. For example, cheetahs and ostriches take completely opposite approaches to bringing up their little ones. Pick the one that aligns with your values and give a nod to tender family scenes with the SCS Cheetah Mehira and her cub SCS Cheetah Baby Jabari, or the SCS Ostrich Makena paired with the SCS Ostrich Egg.

The Loving Loners
Cheetahs are known for being dedicated mothers. They raise their litters of three to four cubs on their own, without a male present. While this is not very surprising, since female cheetahs prefer to spend time away from their coalition, that doesn’t detract from the difficulty of the task. 

From the moment they give birth, cheetah mothers completely change their introvert lifestyles to cater to their young. For eighteen months, they dedicate their lives to caring, feeding, and teaching their cubs the ways of the world. This can be tough as cheetahs are relatively small predators and catching prey that can satiate more than one stomach is quite an undertaking. Yet they persevere – love always does. 

Unsurprisingly, cheetah mothers have come to represent qualities like love, dedication, patience, commitment, and resilience. These are all characteristics that you can admire, along with the beautiful animal, in the SCS Elegance of Africa Annual Edition 2023 Cheetah Mehira. 

Portrayed in natural colors and with distinctive tear-shaped stripes along her muzzle, this naturalistic piece will breathe wilderness and the love of the cheetah into your home. Pair her with SCS Cheetah Baby Jabari for an adorable, masterfully crafted, mom and cub duo.

Or, if you love nature but prefer to put an artful spin on it, the Elegance of Africa Cheetah Head might be the ideal choice for you. Martin Zendron’s artistic interpretation of a cheetah’s bust is sure to enhance your living space with its sophisticated combination of wood, metal, and crystals. 

Built for speed

Lightweight and rather small, cheetahs rely solely on their sprinting abilities to gain advantage on the hunting grounds, and their anatomy is designed for speed. Their small head and long legs give them an aerodynamic edge while wide nostrils, a powerful heart, and large lungs facilitate high speeds by allowing more oxygen to the muscles. Then there’s also their very flexible spine, which allows them to make huge leaps, and semi-retractable claws that assure traction with the ground. Together, all these traits have earned the cheetah the title of the fastest land mammal on Earth.
Watching cheetahs run is astonishing, almost mesmerizing.

Reimagining their majestic leaps through crystals only adds elegance to their natural movement. Our interpretation of the cheetah’s sprint is bold and dazzling, inviting you not only to admire the wild cat’s grace, but also to see crystalline form in motion.

The Majestic Team Players

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Struisvogels gaan voor een compleet andere aanpak bij het opvoeden van hun jongen. Ze leven in kuddes en zorgen samen voor hun jongen. De mannetjes (zwarte veren) graven doorgaans het nest terwijl de vrouwtjes (grijze veren) de eieren leggen. Zowel de mannetjes als vrouwtjes broeden afwisselend, waarbij de hennen overdag op de eieren letten en hanen zich er ‘s nachts over ontfermen. 

Zodra de jongen uitkomen, volgen ze de volwassenen overal naartoe, kopiëren ze hun gedrag en leren ze hoe ze zelf voedsel kunnen vinden.

Onafhankelijkheid, vertrouwen en teamwerk: dit zijn kenmerken van struisvogelouders. Als u zich in deze aanpak kunt vinden, dan is de SCS Struisvogel Makena iets voor u. Dit vakkundig uitgevoerde ontwerp geeft de samenwerkende dierenouder perfect weer met een prachtig zwart en gouden kleurenpalet. Voeg een schitterend Ceylon Topaz-kleurig SCS Struisvogelei toe en uw savannetafereel is helemaal af. 

Toegewijd en attent of onafhankelijk en vertrouwensvol: welke combinatie u ook kiest, u weet zeker dat u liefde en een stukje savanne in huis haalt.

La nature au fond du coeur

Vous souhaitez inviter la beauté de la savane chez vous ? C’est désormais possible grâce à ce pendentif floral inspiré des splendeurs de la nature sauvage africaine. Les nuances claires de topaze du Colorado qui évoquent un coucher de soleil africain et ses vastes paysages côtoient le greige et les tons argentés des éléphants sauvages, le tout présenté dans une élégante forme de fleur à sept pétales. Une éclosion magique qui révèle votre âme d’enfant sauvage.

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