Graceful Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) in the Soft Morning Light (00012023)
Description: The Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a stunning big cat native to Africa. This elegant feline with its distinctive black spots and long legs is the fastest land animal in the world. Despite its impressive speed, the Cheetah is highly endangered, especially in Asia and parts of Africa. This image captures a majestic Cheetah at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in South Africa, where they are bred and prepared for eventual release into the wild.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.07.2003