Adorable Baby Cheetah playfully explores a lying tree stump in South Africa (00015946)

❮ Adorable Baby Cheetah Explores a Tree Stump Lying Down ❯
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Description: The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the fastest land mammal in the world. This cute seven-week-old baby cheetah playfully leans on a lying tree stump. The picture was taken at a private cheetah breeding station near the Addo Elephant Park in South Africa. Cheetahs are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and illegal trade of their skins. Help protect these fascinating big cats!

Location: Eastern Cape, Cheetah breeding station (near Addo Elephant Park), South Africa

Date of Capture: 04.08.2004