Impressive King Cheetah Portrait at Kapama Private Game Reserve (00012921)

King Cheetah Portrait

Description: The King Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus) is a rare variation of the cheetah. This portrait captures the stunning beauty of this majestic big cat. The cheetah, the fastest land mammal, is nearly extinct in Asia and highly endangered in Africa. The King Cheetah stands out with its larger black spots that can merge into stripes. Learn more about this fascinating species and its habitat at the Hoedspruit Research & Breeding Centre in the Kapama Private Game Reserve.

Location: Transvaal/Limpopo Province, kapama private game reserve, hoedspruit, South Africa

Date of Capture: 17.07.2003