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Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Description:

The cheetah reaches nearly 70 to 90 cm (28 to 35 in) at the shoulder, and weighs 21–72 kg (46–159 lb). Typically yellowish tan or rufous to greyish white, the coat is uniformly covered with nearly 2,000 solid black spots.

Habitat:

Savannah with trees and shrubs.

Notes:

Szene with prey, a Wildebeest calf for breakfast.

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Benno Ibold
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Benno Ibold

Narok, Kenya

Spotted on Jul 22, 2017
Submitted on Sep 25, 2017

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