Fascinating King Cheetah Licking Its Paw in Captivity at Kapama Private Game Reserve (00012563)
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Description: The King Cheetah, also known as Acinonyx jubatus jubatus, is a rare variant of the cheetah. In this image, this fascinating predator is seen licking its paw while being held in captivity. Cheetahs are nearly extinct in Asia and heavily endangered in Africa. With its long legs, the cheetah is the fastest land mammal. Explore the unique fur pattern of the King Cheetah with larger black spots. Visit the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre at the Kapama Private Game Reserve, where both bred and rescued cheetahs are cared for and later released into the wild.
Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, Kapama private game reserve, Hoedspruit, South Africa
Date of Capture: 17.07.2003