21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
A springbok caught by a cheetah
Two cheetahs were sleeping quietly. Suddenly, one of them smelled the presence of a springbok, a graceful antelope. The beasts stood up very slowly hidden by the tree. The second did the same things, and both were almost motionless. Their gazes fixed the springbok. In a fraction of the second, the antelope stood up and fled as quickly as it could. Unfortunately, it was too late! A cheetah ran faster, blocked the way. The prey changed its direction and went back directly in the mouth of the second cheetah.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 10.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Namibia |
Camera: | NIKON D850 |
Copyright: | © Gerard Luethi |