Adorable baby cheetah explores its surroundings in the tall grass (00016059)
Description: The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a fascinating and majestic predator known for its grace and speed. This adorable seven-week-old cheetah cub was raised in a private breeding station near the Addo Elephant Park in South Africa and will be reintroduced into the wild. Cheetahs are endangered due to habitat loss and illegal trade. This image captures the curious baby cheetah emerging from the tall grass, ready to explore the world around it.
Location: Eastern Cape, Cheetah breeding station (near Addo Elephant Park), South Africa
Date of Capture: 04.08.2004