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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)- Data, Pictures & Videos
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)- Data, Pictures & Videos
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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)- Data, Pictures & Videos
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Just how gorgeous is this Cheetah seen this morning on the S66
Tinged by @JoanneNel 26-2-2017  *This image is copyright of its original author 
From Mara meru Cheetah project
This year began with a nice surprise – a male coalition of five males appeared in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. It consists of 3 pasts – two older males and three younger. The most interesting thing is that one of the younger males had a sister, with whom we observed him in August 2016. By November, he split with her and started independent life. By December 2016, he united with the other males and soon became a member of the largest cheetah male coalition ever observed in the Mara. Living in a group gives many benefits – from occupying and holding a large territory to bringing down large prey. Usually, cheetahs give up when encounter other predators, like leopards, but not this group. Recently, we observed them chasing away a female leopard, who resigns in the area. Being young and curious, males explore unusual objects they come across, like mating tortoises.  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Wim van den Heever Wildlife Photographer
Jackal hunt....! When Cheetahs need some fun they go Jackal hunting. It was fun for everyone except the Jackal that is Ndutu is just such an incredible photographic destination... period!  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Wim van den Heever Wildlife Photographer
Take down..! One of those dream sightings. The day the Cheetah took on the biggest Grants Gazelle he could find. The battle was epic..! From our @tuskphoto safaris to Ndutu and Serengeti.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Martin Fourie Photography
"In hunting mode. - Nxai Pan National Park"  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Alex Kirichko
Concentration. Kenya, Maasai Mara. August 2016.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Cheetahs with prey from Entim Camp, Masai Mara, Kenya. Credits to Henry Asadera.
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Photo and information credits: Dr Ajay Kumar Singh
"Malaika hunting a wildebeest, Masai Mara, Sept 2017"  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Usha Harish Photography
Beauty of Mara. Photography is the art of seeing.  *This image is copyright of its original author
Carnivore conservation under land use change: the status of Zimbabwe’s cheetah population after land reform van der Meer, 2017
Abstract: "Large terrestrial carnivores especially have experienced substantial declines in range and numbers. Changes in land use are a main driver of such declines, yet various developing countries have accelerated land use change through state-led land reform programmes. One of the most renowned land reform programmes is Zimbabwe’s fast track land reform programme (FTLRP), which resulted in fast and compulsory subdivision of large commercial farms into indigenized small scale commercial and subsistence farms. Several case studies have shown an impact of the FTLRP on wildlife, however, its effect on wildlife populations at a nationwide scale remains largely unknown. Due to its wide-ranging nature, the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is particularly vulnerable to changes in land use. In this study I used questionnaire survey and citizen science data to determine the population status and distribution of the cheetah 15 years after introduction of the FTLRP. I also assessed the level of human-cheetah conflict, and attitudes of commercial and subsistence farmers towards cheetah. I found dramatic range contractions and population declines, particularly in the landscape outside protected areas. Despite minimal conflict, subsistence farmers were less tolerant to cheetah than commercial farmers. Consequently, land reform is likely to have increased the hostility of the cheetah landscape outside protected areas. This study is one of the most comprehensive species assessments to date. It provides valuable empirical data on the implications of land use change and emphasizes how a lack of knowledge impedes our ability to recognize a species vulnerability to (local) extinction risk."
From Londolozi Game Reserve, The Week in Pictures #309 by Amy Attenborough:
"A male cheetah patrols his territory in the southern grasslands of Londolozi. These animals have superb eyesight and use termite mounds and fallen trees as vantage points to scan their surroundings. Photograph by Pete Thorpe"  *This image is copyright of its original author "The same male cheetah photographed above. The slight bulge in his stomach was as a result of the previous day’s meal but being animals with such fast metabolisms and being opportunistic in nature, he was already on the lookout for his next meal. Photograph by Pete Thorpe"  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Aaron's Photo Tours
"In Kenya's Mara, it was a joy to spend time with a world famous cheetah known as Malayka and her two cubs. On the second photo tour, we were able to witness this family make three hunts (warthogs, gazelle, and hare). Our well- seasoned guides tried to position the vehicles each time ahead of the hunts so we could photograph the cheetahs running toward us. In this case, one of the cubs shot off through the wetland, straight at us in pursuit of a hare, which to our amazement got away."  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Varun Aditya Photography
"Grace and Elegance ! Cheetah in Rain at Masai Mara."  *This image is copyright of its original author
Photo and information credits: Constantin Keck
A wonderful young male cheetah in Hwange National Park Zimbabwe. An image from last year when I went on a trip to Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe. Defneatly a National park that is underrated. On our daily morning game drives, we discover this cheetah walking through the long grass of the savannah. It was just past sunrise and the light was still very weak. There was such a great distance between us and the animal that we thought we might not get a chance to see it closer. But within the next hour or so the cheetah got more used to our presence and couldn't be bothered anymore. And there he was walking beside us for a good hour or so. As always I am shooting with my Sony Alpha 77ii and my Tamron 150-600mm. Shot with a shutter speed of 1/320 sec and an ISO of 200. High shutter speed was not needed since I always work with a tripod even on a car. For more visit http://www.constantinkeck.com or my Instagram @gregorkeck Thank you  *This image is copyright of its original author
CREDITS TO : Big on Wild.
Top 5 Roads for Spotting Cheetah in the Kruger National Park January 8, 2018mica1993 Hello & Happy New Year to all our readers & followers, After spending 12 blissful days in the Kruger we decided to put together a post for the best roads to spot cheetahs. There is an estimate of 120 cheetah inside the Kruger Park seeing cheetah can be considered very rare.  *This image is copyright of its original author Unlike other cats found at Kruger, cheetahs are active during the day, cheetahs can be found roaming open, grassy savannah plains. They hunt during the day to avoid competition from bigger predators such as lion, leopards and hyenas. Cheetahs are usually found in groups, usually consisting of a mother and her young cubs or a coalition of males who live together. Adult females, however, tend to be solitary and only meet with males to mate. The below roads offer the best opportunity for spotting Cheetah in the Kruger Park.
1. The H7 The H7 is a 47km road between Orpen an Satara this road is really productive for Cheetah. Especially around the S36/S39 intersections.  *This image is copyright of its original author 2. The H6 The H6 is a 20Km from the H1-3 to Nwentesi Picnic spot. We have often seen Cheetah around Snonop dam, a cheetah mom with 5 cubs is usually seen on this road. 3. The H10 The H10 is a 46km road between Lower Sabie and Tshokwane. In our opinion this is the best road for Cheetah as we have frequently seen them on this road.  *This image is copyright of its original author 4. The S128 The S128 is the gravel road that loops next to the H10 and we have seen Cheetah on this road a couple of times.  *This image is copyright of its original author 5. The S28 The S28 is gravel road between Crocodile Bridge and Lower Sabie . This is another road that offers an excellent opportunity of spotting cheetah. Please see maps below to find the above roads .  *This image is copyright of its original author  *This image is copyright of its original author Thank you so much for reading this post. |
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