Cheetah cubs playfighting
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Cheetah cubs playfighting
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cubs playfighting. This helps them to acquire and practice the skills that they will need to ambush and kill prey. Cheetahs typically raise families of around 3 to 5 cubs. The cubs are born with their characteristic spots and a downy underlying fur on their necks, called a mantle. The cubs leave their mother between 13 and 20 months after birth. Cheetahs are gregarious carnivores. They are the fastest land animals on Earth, reaching a top speed of over 110 kilometres per hour in short bursts of about 460 metres. Photographed in the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania
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Acinonyx Jubatus Africa African Animal Behaviour Carnivore Carnivorous Cheetah Cubs Down Family Fastest Mammal Predator Predators Savanna Savannah Serengeti National Park Tanzania Tanzanian Young Cheetahs Play Fighting Playfighting
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This print captures a heartwarming moment of two cheetah cubs playfighting in the vast wilderness of the Serengeti National Park, Tanzania. These adorable cubs are not just engaging in innocent fun; they are actually honing their skills for future hunts. Playfighting allows them to acquire and practice the essential techniques needed to ambush and kill their prey. Cheetahs, known as gregarious carnivores, typically raise families consisting of around 3 to 5 cubs. From birth, these little ones possess their characteristic spots and a soft downy fur on their necks called a mantle. However, independence beckons between 13 and 20 months after birth when they leave their mother's side. Renowned as the fastest land animals on Earth, cheetahs can reach astonishing speeds of over 110 kilometers per hour in short bursts covering about 460 meters. Their incredible agility is truly awe-inspiring. The duo captured in this photograph showcases the biological marvel that is an African predator at its finest. The image highlights not only the beauty but also the importance of animal behavior within this species' social structure. Immerse yourself in nature's wonders with this stunning print from Science Photo Library that encapsulates both wildlife photography excellence and scientific insight into these magnificent creatures' lives.
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