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22nd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Cheetah Family Love

The cheetah family just woke up and mom is getting ready to go hunting. Her cubs were showing some affection to her. It was a beautiful scene. She needed to hunt because the day before she wasn't successful and the cubs were hungry. We observed this family from a distance over two days.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 04.2022
Date Uploaded: 12.2024
Photo Location: Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania
Copyright: © Zita Quentin