Lookout

Cheetahs like to sit up on termite hills or any raised point in a landscape to be able to scan for possible prey and – even more important – for possible threats. This Thanda Safari female was staying on a dam wall to have a good look around.

Cheetahs are the only cats built for speed and not for power. Which results in them being the fastest land mammal on earth. They can reach speeds up to 120km/hour (75 mph) for very short periods.

But unfortunately all other major predators will kill them if they get a chance (Lions, Hyenas, Wild Dogs, Leopards). So being alert and fast is essential for their survival. PS: The radio collars on our Cheetahs allows the Endangered Species Monitors to keep an eye on the Thanda Cheetah population.

Technical data: Canon R6 with RF lens f4-6.3/24-240mm | ISO 1600 | 1/500sec | f6.3 | ev+0 | 240mm | WB 6500K | AV Mode | Crop to 15% of original image

#amazingwildlife #africansafari #safarigetaway #christiansperkaphotography #thandasafari #big5 #gamereserve #wildlifephotography #learnphotography