The Cheetah Man Raising Big Cats

CHEETAHS face a critical moment in their history, with numbers lower than ever and an increasing threat from conflict with human activities and shrinking habitats. But a group of dedicated conservationists at Cheetah Outreach in South Africa has taken on the plight of the majestic big cat with unwavering determination. Harry Hinds has worked with animals since his early teens, and now at 27 is Assistant Curator at the non-profit organization's facilities in Somerset West and Franschhoek, where he has formed an incredible bond with the cheetahs on-site. Harry told Barcroft Studios: “You never take the respect that the cheetah has for you, or the respect you have for a cheetah for granted. They are an apex predator, so you’re always cautious, you’re always aware, and you’re always respectful.”