21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Cheetah Bonding and Cat Nap
A mother and young cheetah relax after a successful hunt on Maasai Conservancy land and rare meal uninterrupted by hyenas or lions. These two had a long chase of the antelope and after eating needed some time to rest and enjoy a close moment.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 06.2022 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
| Photo Location: | Talek, Kenya area on Maasai Conservancy land, Kenya |
| Camera: | Canon EOS R5 |
| Copyright: | © George Turner |