23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Sprinting Back
A rewilded female cheetah in South Africa thrived as a hunter until a ligament injury required treatment. After recovery, she was released again, adding valuable genetics and highlighting the complex teamwork behind conservation.
Photo Detail
| Date Taken: | 11.2024 |
| Date Uploaded: | 12.2025 |
| Photo Location: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Copyright: | © Wiktoria West |