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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Dinner Time

We had been following this mother and cub for a bit as they were rough housing and playing. It's easier for cheetahs to get closer to their prey in the rain, so as it started to rain the cheetahs headed towards the herd of wildebeests that was in the distance. As they got closer the two of them just sat down and watched the herd together in this touching moment.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 03.2023
Date Uploaded: 11.2023
Photo Location: Tanzania
Camera: Canon EOS R6m2
Copyright: © James Punteney