Fascinating Baby Cheetah in Arid Grassland (00016051)
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Description: The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a fascinating predator known for its speed. This expressive baby cheetah eye captures a seven-week-old cheetah being cared for at a private breeding station near Addo Elephant Park in South Africa. In the wild, cheetahs are threatened by habitat loss, poaching, and the illegal trade of their skins. Farmers and ranchers view them as a threat to their livestock. This image aims to raise awareness for the conservation of these majestic animals.
Location: Eastern Cape, Cheetah breeding station (near Addo Elephant Park), South Africa
Date of Capture: 04.08.2004