Majestic Portrait of a King Cheetah in the African Wilderness (00012398)
Description: The King Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) is a fascinating big cat native to Africa. This portrait captures the impressive elegance and beauty of these majestic animals. With their long legs and distinctive spotted fur, cheetahs are the fastest land mammals on Earth. The rare King Cheetah is distinguished by its unique coat variation, featuring larger black spots that sometimes merge into stripes. This image was taken at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, where experts care for and breed cheetahs.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding C, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.07.2003