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Archive 2008 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

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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 12:43 PM

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#2.

Mar 22, 2008 at 12:44 PM

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

Mar 22, 2008 at 12:45 PM

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

Mar 22, 2008 at 12:46 PM

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The chase

Mar 22, 2008 at 12:47 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 12:48 PM

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Mar 22, 2008 at 12:49 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 12:49 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 01:08 PM

Mar 22, 2008 at 12:50 PM

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One of the younger one joins the kill

Mar 22, 2008 at 12:50 PM

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Family meal

Mar 22, 2008 at 12:51 PM

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Mar 22, 2008 at 12:52 PM

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Mar 22, 2008 at 12:52 PM

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

Mar 22, 2008 at 12:53 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 12:59 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 01:00 PM

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p.1 #17 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Incredible series

Mar 22, 2008 at 01:01 PM

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p.1 #18 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

Wow. Really enjoyed that. Thanks.

Mar 22, 2008 at 01:08 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 01:14 PM

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p.1 #20 · Cheetah Kill ( Graphic)

You Got The Shots Perfect. Ed

Mar 22, 2008 at 01:21 PM

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