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Monday, February 7, 2011

Young Cheetah Stepping Through Summer Flowers


Cheetah walking, side-view
Caption: Young cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) stepping through summer flowers, Mashatu Game Reserve, Tuli Block, Botswana. © Scotch Macaskill

Camera: Canon EOS 400D (Digital Rebel XTi); Lens: Canon EOS 100-400 IS Zoom; Focal Length: 370mm; Aperture: F5.6; Shutter Speed: 1/1000; ISO: 400

Location: Mashatu Game Reserve is a private reserve in the Tuli Block area of Botswana. With Zimbabwe to the north and South Africa as its southern neighbor, this remote area offers visitors a diverse wilderness of savannah, riverine forests, marshland, plains and rocky outrops. There are a number of safari options for wildlife watchers and photography enthusiasts, including horseback and cycling safaris.

Animals are abundant and the area is well-known for its large elephant herds. Predators such as lion, leopard, cheetah, and hyena are attracted by the wildebeest, kudu, eland, and impala that migrate through the area.



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