Fascinating King Cheetah at Kapama Private Game Reserve (00012498)

Fascinating King Cheetah gazes curiously into the distance

Description: The majestic King Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) captivates with its unique appearance. This rare cheetah is highly endangered in Africa and nearly extinct in Asia. With its long legs, it is the fastest land mammal. Explore the King Cheetah, which is not a subspecies but rather a result of a special fur variation with larger black spots and stripes. This image depicts a King Cheetah at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in the Kapama Private Game Reserve.

Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa

Date of Capture: 17.07.2003