Rare King Cheetah at Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa (00012600)

Dormant King Cheetah at Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre, South Africa

Description: The King Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) is a rare fur variation of the cheetah, characterized by larger black spots that can merge into stripes. This specimen is resting at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in the Kapama Private Game Reserve, South Africa. Learn more about this fascinating big cat and its conservation.

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

Date of Capture: 17.07.2003