EDITORIAL - 18/07/2010
Dear Friends, The Cheetah is a feline like the tiger, the lion or the lynx, but because of its particular features, scientists have established a sub-family consisting of a single member: Acinonychinae; its scientific name is therefore: Acinonyx jubatus. It’s English name, ‘Cheetah’, originates from Hindi and means ‘stains’. It is the fastest land animal and can run up to speeds of 120 km/hr. It has a magnificent fur and this feature is also one of the biggest worries, because this makes it a prey of poachers. Another danger is the reduction of its living spaces progressively invaded by man. In short, today cheetahs are a species in danger of extinction. In order to make us aware of their situation, CyberDodo offers you a new tournament to come to the assistance of a cheetah threatened by hunters. Don’t forget that the best player can win a Nintendo XL...