Description
My 3rd work on my Animalia Collection from Lisbon Zoo, letter C.
Chita www.zoo.pt/site/animais_detalh…
Acinonyx jubatus
Ordem: Carnivora Família: Felidae
É o mamífero terrestre mais rápido do Mundo em curtas distâncias. Distingue-se pelo corpo esguio e pela linha negra em forma de lágrima, do canto de cada olho até à boca. O macho é maior do que a fêmea. Contrariamente à maioria dos felinos, tem garras expostas, fundamentais para a corrida em velocidade.
É geralmente solitária, mas é frequente formarem-se pequenos grupos de machos irmãos que muitas vezes se mantêm juntos para a vida. Procura abrigo junto da vegetação rasteira mais densa. Caça por perseguição em corrida. E marca o seu território com urina.
A fêmea é poliéstrica, está receptiva em intervalos curtos de tempo, várias vezes por ano. Por ninhada, nascem em média 4 crias que são amamentadas durante cerca de 4 meses. Apesar dos cuidados da progenitora, a taxa de mortalidade das crias até aos 3 meses é muito elevada na natureza.
Distribuição e Habitat: África e Médio Oriente - Savanas, planícies arborizadas e zonas semidesérticas.
Cheetah
It is the fastest terrestrial mammal in the world at short distances. It distinguishes itself by the slender body and the black line in the form of tear, from the corner of each eye to the mouth. The male is larger than the female. Unlike most felines, it has claws exposed, fundamental for speed race.
It is usually solitary, but it is common to form small groups of male siblings who often hold together for a lifetime. It looks for shelter next to the dense underwood. And it marks your territory with urine.
The female is polyestrous: is receptive in short intervals of time, several times a year. By litter, an average of 4 babies are born, being breastfed for about 4 months. Despite the care of the mother, a mortality rate of offspring up to 3 months is very high in nature.
Distribution and Habitat: Africa and Middle East - Savannas, wooded plains and semi-desert areas.
Work produced from my original photos (visit to Lisbon Zoo).
Comments: 17
SpicecreamSundae [2018-03-29 03:25:41 +0000 UTC]
So adorable! <3 What a gorgeous capture.
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AStoKo [2018-03-23 17:53:50 +0000 UTC]
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Saraeustace91 [2018-03-20 02:33:56 +0000 UTC]
Beautiful ❤️
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garageguy [2018-03-20 00:16:50 +0000 UTC]
She's gone dotty.
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caddman In reply to Egil21 [2018-03-22 20:05:42 +0000 UTC]
most welcome my dear friend
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33M [2018-03-19 20:47:44 +0000 UTC]
Wonderful Animal...
Just wondering about your Zoo, is it a natural background in the zoo or are all the animals in cages??
We have a natural zoo free of bars which is really nice for viewing and photographing the animals...
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Egil21 In reply to 33M [2018-03-20 00:28:28 +0000 UTC]
It's really a very nice zoo, with natural backgrounds. The animals have space, especially the bigger ones, like felines, apes, elephants, giraffes...they are very well treated and look really healthy - even big birds like pelicans or vultures (we can be close to them when they are fed, and they have a close relation with their keepers and seem really happy).
You can take a look here www.zoo.pt/site/index_en.php?c…
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33M In reply to Egil21 [2018-03-21 13:33:28 +0000 UTC]
I did go to your link, wonderful looking zoo and not too expensive at all for entrance fees.
Thank you for the link and info, I love seeing how different countries display their animals
and take care of them
M
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crazygardener [2018-03-19 16:34:42 +0000 UTC]
WOW!!! beautiful kitty!!!
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crazygardener In reply to Egil21 [2018-03-20 09:04:11 +0000 UTC]
smiles!!! my pleasure my friend
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