Malaika The Cheetah And Two Of Her Cubs (Acinonyx jubatus)

            Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa

Early Happy Caturday!

Cheetahs are caring, affectionate and dedicated mothers. They spend a long time caring for their cubs. Cubs typically stay with their mothers for one and a half to two years.

The cheetah originated over 4 million years ago. That’s long before any of the other big cats of today. They used to be found in North America when they crossed the Bering land bridge from Asia to the Americas before becoming extinct.  

The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 113km/h. They can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds. When running, cheetahs use their tail to steer, like a rudder for a boat.Cheetahs are the only large cat that can turn in mid-air while sprinting.

Cheetahs do not roar like lions, however they do have a range of other meaningful vocalisations such as purring, growling and a variety of contact calls which resemble bird-like chirping sounds. -Wikipedia

Taken in: Kenya / Narok / Kichwa Tembo (show map)

Taken on: January 16, 2015

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Masai Mara National Reserve

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Acyninyx jubatus

Females are Caring Mothers

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Originated Over 4 Million Years Ago

Reaching Speeds Of Up To 113km/h

Use Tail To Steer

Can Turn In Mid Air When Sprinting

Do Not Roar

Purring Growling Bird Like Chirping sounds

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