Fascinating portrait of a young cheetah in the wilderness of South Africa (00012123)
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Description: The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a majestic big cat that is nearly extinct in Asia and highly endangered in Africa. This captivating portrait depicts a young cheetah in its natural habitat. With its distinctive long legs, the cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth. The photo was taken at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, where bred cheetahs are cared for and prepared for release into the wild.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding C, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.07.2003