Impressive King Cheetah Portrait at Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre (00012503)
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Description: The king cheetah, also known as Acinonyx jubatus, is a fascinating predator that is nearly extinct in Asia and highly endangered in Africa. Recognized for its long legs, it is the fastest land mammal. The rare king cheetah portrait showcases the unique fur variation with larger black spots that merge into stripes. Captured at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, where both bred and rescued cheetahs are cared for and eventually reintroduced into the wild.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, , South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.07.2003