Majestic King Cheetah Licking its Paw in Natural Habitat (00012557)
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Description: In this striking image, the King Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is captured licking its paw, showcasing the elegance and power of this majestic predator. The cheetah, the fastest land mammal, is critically endangered in Asia and Africa. This rare King Cheetah, not a subspecies, is characterized by larger black spots that merge into distinctive stripes. The photo was taken at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, where bred and rescued cheetahs are cared for and prepared for release into the wild.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, , South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.07.2003