您知道獵豹在感覺滿足的時候會像一般家貓一樣發出呼嚕聲嗎？ 這種野生動物充滿了驚奇，既迷人又有韌性。但可悲的是，因為他們的棲息地不斷遭到破壞，他們的生存正面臨著危險。我們的編號獵豹雕像限量發行產品代表著對這種動物之美的一種提醒——如果我們不努力保護牠們，我們所面對的將是失去牠們的後果。

儘管獵豹適應性強、韌性十足且具有令人印象深刻的狩獵技能，但牠們仍面臨滅絕——而且這不是第一次了。雖然牠們成功度過了前兩次的威脅，但持續失去棲息地正為牠們帶來新的嚴峻挑戰。
獵豹作為地球上最快的陸生動物，需要廣闊的狩獵空間才能夠讓牠們達到最快的速度以衝向獵物並快速轉彎。人類農地的擴張大大減少了這類空間，影響了這種動物，使牠們的生存面臨威脅。雖然獵豹並不是挑剔的住客，從乾燥的森林到撒哈拉沙漠，牠們在任何地方都能快樂地生活。但牠們因為無法與更大的食肉動物競爭而無法在保護區成長起來。
這讓這種會發出呼嚕聲的美麗大貓處於一種非常被動的狀態。這就是為什麼比起以往任何時候，現在是更更應該頌揚其美麗的時候，得以認識到我們正在失去的是什麼——並讓大眾的目光聚焦在獵豹身上。

What better way to recognize the magnificent big cat, than through a work of art? Unlike other depictions, including the naturalistic SCS Annual Edition Cheetah Mehira, our Numbered Limited Edition statue doesn’t focus on the animal’s one-of-a-kind patterned fur. In fact in his artistic interpretation, crystal designer, Martin Zendron, chose to put the characteristic aside completely, and instead focus on the exquisite anatomy of the wild cat.

Back lightly curved, tail low, head scanning the horizon, The Cheetah is captured mid-movement. His slender, muscular body and long legs hint at his ability to reach breathtaking speeds, while a newly developed Savanne effect accentuates his magnificent coloring.

Standing to almost 20cm high, and 40cm long, The Cheetah is a showpiece that not only pays homage to the distinct elegance of the animal but also its resilience and fragility. It is a striking reminder of the beauty of nature – and how quickly that beauty can vanish. And, with only 1,000 statues available worldwide, it is a special and fitting way to honor the big cat

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