Suspicious-looking King Cheetah in Captivity - Unique capture of the endangered predator (00012824)
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Description: The King Cheetah, scientifically known as Acinonyx jubatus jubatus, is a fascinating predator recognized for its distinctive fur patterns and incredible speed. This photograph captures a suspicious-looking King Cheetah in captivity. The species is nearly extinct in Asia and highly endangered in Africa. With its long legs, the cheetah is the fastest land mammal on Earth. The rare King Cheetah differs from the regular cheetah by having larger black spots that can merge into stripes. Taken at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, this image showcases the vital role of the center in the care and breeding of endangered species.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.07.2003