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21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Speed thrills

We decided to follow this cheetah as she looked very hungry and was searching for a meal. Many potential preys saw her approach and ran away, without giving any chance. After almost 2 hours of search, she found this Thomson's Gazelle oblivious to the danger. She very efficiently managed to close in. However, her eagerness for a quick meal erred her in gauging the distance between her and the gazelle. She started the chase a wee bit too early. That's all was required for the gazelle to escape from the jaws of death.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2023
Date Uploaded: 10.2023
Photo Location: Kenya
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © Vinod C.L