Adorable cheetah practices stealthy approach as a predator in the wild (00016054)

Little cheetah practices stealthy approach

Description: The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), a fascinating predator, stealthily approaches its prey. This adorable seven-week-old baby cheetah is being raised in a private breeding station near the Addo Elephant Park to eventually be released into the wild. Cheetahs are endangered due to habitat loss, poaching, and the illegal wildlife trade. This image captures the grace and agility of this magnificent feline.

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

Date of Capture: 04.08.2004