The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat of the subfamily Felinae that occurs in Southern, North and East Africa, and a few localities in Iran. The species is IUCN Red Listed as vulnerable, as it suffered a substantial decline in its historic range in the 20th century due to habitat loss, poaching, illegal pet trade, and conflict with humans. By 2016, the global cheetah population has been estimated at approximately 7,100 individuals in the wild. Several African countries have taken steps t

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Size: 2629px × 3168px 20.9cm × 25.1cm - 320dpi
Location: Phinda Private Game Reserve, South Africa
Photo credit: © Simon Joubert / AfriPics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Categories: African wildlife

Keywords: cat, phinda, predaotr, spotted, cheetah