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the watchful Cub

            one of 5 cubs raised by a female Cheetah in a large game reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. This one remained alert and watchful while the other cubs were playing. 

Taken in February 2019 early morning when we tracked these beautiful cats on foot with an experienced guide. 
The Cheetah mother was very relaxed and we stayed with them for about half an hour.

Cheetah
acinonyx jubatus
jachtluipaard
guépard
Gepard

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Taken on: January 24, 2022

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