Taini, Safari Ambassador Cheetah-OR
Uploaded: April 02, 2010
This is Wildlife Safaris Ambassador Cheetah "Taini".
This is not the shot I was hoping to get of a Cheetah. Back in the 80s they were allowed to roam freely but now due to the breeding program they keep them away from the public. I had to climb up on a park bench to see over the crowd to get this picture. Now if I wanted to give them $50 they would have taken a picture of Taini and me together....
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Have a great Day
f6.7, 1/180sec, ISO 125, 200mm
Exif: F Number: 6.7, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 125, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 200.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300
Denny E. Barnes
April 02, 2010
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. #1254601
Dominick M. Dimacale
April 02, 2010
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Tammy M. Anderson
April 02, 2010
Denny E. Barnes
April 02, 2010
Denny E. Barnes
April 02, 2010
Denny E. Barnes
April 02, 2010
Ann Coates
April 02, 2010
Laura E. Swan
April 03, 2010
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 #8507567
Denny E. Barnes
April 03, 2010
Laura E. Swan
April 03, 2010
Nancy L. Green
April 14, 2010
Denny E. Barnes
April 14, 2010
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