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 others, 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 colours and with distinctive tear-shaped stripes along her muzzle, this naturalistic piece will breathe the wilderness and the love of the cheetah into your home. Pair her with SCS Cheetah Baby Jabari for an adorable, masterfully crafted, mum 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. 

Les autruches, quant à elles, optent pour une approche totalement différente. Elles vivent en troupeaux et s’occupent à deux de leurs petits. Les mâles (plumage noir) sont généralement ceux qui creusent le nid, tandis que les femelles (plumage gris) assurent la ponte. Les mâles et les femelles se relaient pour couver les œufs, les femelles s'en occupant la journée et les mâles les réchauffant la nuit. 

Dès l’éclosion des œufs, les petits commencent à suivre les adultes, à copier leur comportement et à apprendre à se nourrir seuls.

Indépendance, confiance et esprit d’équipe sont les valeurs incarnées par les autruches. Si cette approche vous séduit, vous le serez certainement également par l’autruche Makena de la collection SCS. Cette création confectionnée avec précison habille l’animal d’une saisissante palette de noir et d’or. Associez-la avec un superbe œuf d’autruche couleur topaze de Ceylan de la collection SCS et laissez-vous éblouir par cette étincelante scène inspirée de la savane. 

Dévotion et attention, indépendance et confiance, quelles que soient vos valeurs, faites entrer l’amour et le charme de la savane dans votre intérieur.