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Male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) killing a newborn blue wildebeest (brindled gnu)
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Male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) killing a newborn blue wildebeest (brindled gnu)
Male cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) killing a newborn blue wildebeest (brindled gnu) (Connochaetes taurinus) calf, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Serengeti, Tanzania, East Africa, Africa
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© James Hager
Acinonyx Jubatus Animal Theme Antelope Athletic Big Cat Blue Wildebeest Calf Carnivora Carnivore Carnivorous Catching Cheetah Connochaetes Taurinus Grassland Hunting Kill Killing Lean Ngorongoro Conservation Area Patterned Prey Serengeti Spots Spotted Tanzania Wild Animals Brindled
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This photograph captures a dramatic moment in the wild, as a male cheetah seizes upon its prey - a newborn blue wildebeest calf. Taken by renowned photographer James Hager, this image showcases the raw power and instinct of nature in action. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Ngorongoro Conservation Area, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Serengeti, Tanzania, East Africa, this scene unfolds on an expansive grassland. The vibrant colors of the landscape enhance the intensity of this encounter between predator and prey. The male cheetah, known for its incredible speed and agility, is seen with focused determination as it pounces on its target. Its lean physique and distinctive spotted pattern are highlighted against the lush greenery surrounding them. Meanwhile, the newborn blue wildebeest calf stands no chance against its formidable opponent. This unfortunate event serves as a reminder of both the beauty and harsh reality of life in the animal kingdom. James Hager's masterful composition allows us to witness this fleeting yet profound moment frozen in time. It reminds us that even amidst breathtaking landscapes and diverse wildlife populations found within these protected areas like Ngorongoro Conservation Area, survival remains an ongoing struggle for all creatures great and small.
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