Charming Baby Cheetah Portrait from South Africa (00016013)
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Description: The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the fastest land animal and a captivating predator. This seven-week-old baby cheetah is being cared for by a private breeding station near the Addo Elephant Park in South Africa, with the aim of releasing it into the wild. The population of wild cheetahs is under threat, primarily due to habitat loss, poaching, and conflicts with farmers. Learn more about these majestic animals and the conservation efforts in place to protect them.
Location: Eastern Cape, Cheetah breeding station (near Addo Elephant Park), South Africa
Date of Capture: 04.08.2004