23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Wildlife
Mum And Her 6-Week-Old Kid
Cheetah cubs are born with light-coloured manes that extend over the head, neck, and back. The fur is fluffy and long, primarily serving as camouflage to help the cubs hide in the grass and avoid predators.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 08.2025 |
| Date Uploaded: | 11.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Tiger Canyon, South Africa |
| Camera: | NIKON Z 8 |
| Copyright: | © Xuejun Long |