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We came across a mother and two younger Cheetahs in Nudutu area of Serengeti NP last month. Midday lighting was harsh and contrasty.

#1 Mother posing

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:43 PM

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#2.

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:44 PM

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#3. They sent most of the time resting and playing

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:45 PM

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Mother spotted a wildebeest calf that got separated from the herd.

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:46 PM

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#5.
The chase

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:47 PM

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After quick ( 70mph in 4 seconds ) chase cheetah caught the back of the neck of the calf. Cheetahs have weak jaws and short teeth and unable to kill the prey quickly.

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:48 PM

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Mar 22, 2008 at 05:49 PM

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Cheetah reaches for the throat and suffocates the calf. Death was slow and the calf went down after a short struggle.

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:49 PM

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Wow, what a thrill that must have been to see. I saw quite a few cheetah on my safari last month, but no hunting. Thanks for sharing the experience.

As to the mid-day hunting, one of our guides told us that many of the cheetah in and near the Serengeti have begun hunting mid-day - presumably because all the safari vehicles have gone back to camp for lunch and so are no longer in the way.

Jay

Edited by Elessar on Mar 22, 2008 at 06:08 PM GMT (Reason: Oops! Sorry I jumped the gun!!)

Edited on Mar 22, 2008 at 06:08 PM

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:50 PM

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One of the younger one joins the kill

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:50 PM

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Family meal

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:51 PM

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Mar 22, 2008 at 05:52 PM

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Mar 22, 2008 at 05:52 PM

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Within one hour most of the prime meat was gone.
Vultures finish the job.

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:53 PM

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p.1 #15 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

What a cool series. Great captures. What lens and body?

Mar 22, 2008 at 05:59 PM

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p.1 #16 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Fantastic shots! Cheetah's are my favorite wild animal. Thanks for sharing.

-Frank

Mar 22, 2008 at 06:00 PM

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p.1 #17 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Incredible series

Mar 22, 2008 at 06:01 PM

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p.1 #18 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Wow. Really enjoyed that. Thanks.

Mar 22, 2008 at 06:08 PM

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p.1 #19 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Anybody feel like getting a steak?

Just kidding...awesome series!!

Mar 22, 2008 at 06:14 PM

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p.1 #20 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

You Got The Shots Perfect. Ed

Mar 22, 2008 at 06:21 PM

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p.1 #21 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Amazing shots - - were these taken with the D3? Which lens?

Congratulations, just great shots.

Lil

Mar 22, 2008 at 06:25 PM

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p.1 #22 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Harsha. bravo...spectacular series!

Ted

Mar 22, 2008 at 06:29 PM

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p.1 #23 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Absolutely wonderfully done!! Thanks so much for sharing this with us. 5 and 7 are my favorites, very dramatic.

Tim

Mar 22, 2008 at 07:30 PM

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p.1 #24 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Great shots Harsha

Mar 22, 2008 at 08:36 PM

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p.1 #25 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

SPECTACULAR ! clearly, there's no waiting for marination in the serengeti....

Amazing pictures,.... send me some info if possible for usa--->serengeti safari booking.

seemslike u got some eye level shots..how did u make that possible ? Are u in the jeep ? Also, did u use a monopod or are these handheld? Thx for sharing !!

Edited on Mar 22, 2008 at 11:20 PM

Mar 22, 2008 at 11:19 PM


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