Fascinating Image of a Cheetah in the Wild - Acinonyx jubatus Portrait (00012079)
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Description: The cheetah, scientifically known as Acinonyx jubatus, is a fascinating predator renowned for its incredible speed. This species is nearly extinct in Asia and highly endangered in Africa. With its long legs, the cheetah is the fastest land mammal in the world. There are genetic differences among cheetahs from different regions, such as Northwest Africa, South Africa, and Asia. The Asian cheetah population is critically endangered, especially in Iran. This image showcases a cheetah cared for at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre (Kapama Private Game Reserve), as part of a crucial conservation program.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.07.2003