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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
The licking in the cat world is a sign of affection and bonding. If Taini likes you she will lick your hide off..LOL.. Size: An adult cheetah weighs 80-140 pounds, are 48-56 inches long and measure 32 inches at the shoulder. Behavior: Cheetahs are solitary except when mothers are caring for cubs. Cheetahs live in large territories that often take them outside protected areas. Cheetahs stalk their prey until they can chase it down in a 65-70 mph sprint. An average chase lasts 20 seconds. As hard as they work, cheetahs often lose their meal to larger predators, like lions, leopards, hyenas, and vultures! Diet: The main prey of the cheetah are small antelope, birds, hare, and warthogs. Cheetahs eat about 6 lbs of meat per day. A good meal is a gazelle, a gnu, a warthog, an impala, or a wildebeest calf. Amazing fact: Cheetahs can sprint at speeds of 70 mph and accelerate from 0 to 45 mph in 2 seconds and cover 90 feet in one second. At full speed their paw prints are 30 foot apart and they use their tail as a rudder for fast turns. They are the only cat that claws do not retract.
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Robert R. Goodman |
Hi Denny,That is a awesome capture.Absolutely beautiful.With my luck,I would in up being lunch for Taini!!!
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dmd-photo-art.com - Dominick M. Dimacale Contact Dominick M. Dimacale Dominick M. Dimacale's Gallery |
Great animal image and info, Denny.
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countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson Contact Tammy M. Anderson Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery |
Fantastic capture of bonding, Denny. Interesting info too.
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Tiia Vissak |
a cool scene!
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you Bobby, Dominick, Tammy and Tiia!
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John Connolly |
A wonderful touching capture Denny, and thanks for all the info! I had one jump in the back of my pick up at a wildlife park near Sydney, but my film was ruined during processing!
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Mike Clime |
Nice capture and great information!
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Kerry Hill |
What a great capture and info Denny, nice work!!
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Melissa Olsen |
Denny I am so glad you posted...I would have given them $50 just for the priviledge of sitting with him, picture or not. Oh my gosh...I would love to be near this beauty. I will be posting more cheetah and other critters pictures in the days to come of my amazing spring day at the zoo....it truly was a joyous day for me to watch the spring sun wake them up. As zoos go, Denver is by far one of the best relative to humane treatment of wild animals. :-) PS. But I still plan on a trip to Africa before I die hopefully while I am still able to carry a camera...LOL
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much John, Mike, Kerry and Melissa!
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MELODIE C. ROBERTS |
This shot Might not have been the one you were hoping for but I think it came out great I Like the fence Reminds us that danger can still exist in that kiss ;0) Nicely Capture Denny
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Ron McEwan |
Not on your life or mine, I like what you done here that is close enough.
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you, Melodie and Ron!
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- Ann Coates Contact Ann Coates Ann Coates's Gallery |
Excellent shot here Denny and very interesting facts.
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Douglas Pignet |
Very kewl capture...I would love to do that...Well done and thanks for the background.
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
This is a wonderful shot Denny! Very special timing on your part! A few years ago I was to a wildlife refuge here in my province and they allowed us in the cages with the big cats!!! So long as they were under one year old. After that...DONT GET NEAR THEM! DANGEROUS for strangers! My thrill there was when a young BOBCAT (huge paws!) jumped on my back unexpectedly...They attack from behind I was told afterwards! (OH GREAT!)He didn't use his claws however and I didn't freak out. Great job Denny!!! -Laura
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you very much Ann, Douglas and Laura! Laura I have never had a bobcat set on me..LOL.. but was almost nose to nose with one a couple years ago in my hay barn. We have a local female that usually has three to four kittens but I have not seen her this year so far. And yes they do have huge paws...
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- Laura E. Swan Contact Laura E. Swan Laura E. Swan's Gallery |
Wow! Neat story!
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- Nancy L. Green Contact Nancy L. Green Nancy L. Green's Gallery |
That is one brave soul Denny, wonderful capture of this beautiful cat!! <><
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debarnesphotography.com - Denny E. Barnes Contact Denny E. Barnes Denny E. Barnes's Gallery |
Thank you Laura and Nancy!
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