mother and three cubs

The Pronghorn is a species of artiodactyl (even-toed, hoofed) mammal indigenous to interior western and central North America. Though not a true antelope (indigenous to regions in Africa and Eurasia), it is known colloquially in North America as the American antelope, pronghorn antelope, prairie antelope, or simply antelope. It is the only surviving member of the family Antilocapridae.

The Pronghorn is the fastest land mammal in the Western Hemisphere, being built for maximum predator evasion through running. The top speed is dependent upon the length of time over which it is measured. It can run 35 mph for 4 mi (56 km/h for 6 km), 42 mph for 1 mi (67 km/h for 1.6 km), and 55 mph for 0.5 mi (88.5 km/h for 0.8 km). While it is often cited as the second-fastest land animal, second only to the African cheetah, it can sustain high speeds longer than cheetahs. Compared to its body size, the pronghorn has a large windpipe, heart, and lungs to allow it to take in large amounts of air when running. Additionally, pronghorn hooves have two long, cushioned, pointed toes which help absorb shock when running at high speeds. The pronghorn has been observed to have at least 13 distinct gaits, including one reaching nearly 7.3 m (8.0 yd) per stride.

Photo taken at sunset, September 24, 2021 in Saratoga, Wyoming.

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A content cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus). This one was digesting its gnu dinner on the southern Serengeti near Lake Ndutu in Tanzania.

Been a long time since I uploaded here. Been moving house and stuff. Have a picture of a cheetah to mark my return

The Cheetah is the Oldest Cat on Earth.

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The cheetah is a large feline inhabiting most of Africa.

This Cheetah photo is dedicated to the winners of the Rugby Currie Cup Champions – 2016 (Cheetah’s of the Free State, RSA, against the Blue Bulls -Score 35-16).

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The Cheetah .

The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 113km/h. They can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds. When running, cheetahs use their tail to steer, like a rudder for a boat. Cheetahs are the only big cat that can turn in mid-air while sprinting.

Amazing Facts about the Cheetah - OneKind

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Shot in the wild

Sweetwater Game Reserve

Kenya, Africa

female Cheetah keeping watch in late afternoon while her cubs are feeding from an impala kill (Kwazulu Natal, South Africa)

acinonyx jubatus

IUCN RED LIST STATUS: VULNERABLE

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The sunlight was warm and bright on a September morning at the Denver Zoo, Colorado. The Cheetah could barely stay awake, but for a moment she regally sat up to survey her environment before returning to her nap.

Cheetah

Cheetahs are the fastest land animal in the world.

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This beautiful male Cheetah watches his territory for a threat or an opportunity!

A Cheetah can be distinguished from other big cats by their smaller size, spotted coats, small heads and ears and distinctive "tear stripes" that stretch from the corner of the eye to the side of the nose.

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by ClaudiB.

by ClaudiB.

These Cheetah brothers were seen at Phinda Game Reserve in South Africa, which was the third destination of our African safari in October, 2015. These photos were taken in the late afternoon golden light on our first drive after arriving there. Seeing these wild cheetahs for the first time really took my breath away. They were too far apart to get all three in the same photo so another one is in the comment box. We ended up seeing 3 different groups in this protected area.

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Are you looking at me ??????

Portrait of a Cheetah at Serena Mara Safari Lodge.

EXPLORE SEPT 27,2008 #310

Cheetahs like other cats,kills their prey by strangulation.They hunt mainly medium sized antelopes,partculary Thomson's gazelles and impalas.This one is a male and friendly.

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Cheetahs like other cats,kills their prey by strangulation.They hunt mainly medioum sized antelopes,partculary Thomson's gazelles and impalas.This one is a male and friendly.

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EXPLORE SEPT. 7,2008 # 403

This photo was taken in the Mara North Conservancy in Kenya!

on the lookout

Took this a lotta years ago at the Wild Life Safari.. Had to stay in the car so the pictures weren't as good as I would have liked but happy to have had the opportunity to visit... Happy Fence Friday, Everybody!!!!!!

My contribution to World Cheetah Day.

©2019 Duncan Blackburn

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Good Stewards of Nature

Taken at Colchester Zoo

This photo was taken in the Mara North Conservancy in Kenya!

Young Adult Cheetah in Mara Plains

Whipsnade Zoo

Tangala Lodge, Thornybush Reserve, South Africa.

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Two male Cheetahs watch with get intent as a prey moves near to lookout location!

Winter in Holland, Cheetah in the snow

Kenya

Cheetah looking for food in Kruger National Park, near Satara base camp.

Photo taken August 2014

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There once was a cheetah

named Hinters

who above all other seasons

loved winters.

They made it easier to freeze

when seeing humans on skiis

And spared her poor paws

from splinters.

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