Important paw care of a rare King Cheetah (00012556)
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Description: The King Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) is a rare variant of the cheetah. With its distinctive black spots and stripes, it is a fascinating big cat. This image showcases the important paw care of a King Cheetah. Cheetahs are highly endangered due to poaching and habitat loss. At the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in South Africa, cheetahs are bred and prepared for eventual release into the wild.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Kapama private game reserve, Hoedspruit, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.07.2003