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Name: Cheetah
Date: May 21st, 2012
Location: Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL
Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Did you know? The number of cheetahs has decreased from 100,000 at end of the 19th century
to approximately 10,000 today. The cheetah has suffered from inbreeding, high infant mortality, loss of
habitat, a reduction in its prey base, conflicts with livestock farming, and a reduced ability to survive in parks
and reserves due to the presence of larger predators. Yet, despite all these problems, the cheetah is the oldest
of the big cats, and has survived the longest. If we can provide a habitat and a rich prey-base for cheetahs on
the livestock farmlands of southern Africa, the cheetah's race will be one of survival, not extinction.

Even the fiercest of hearts can calm with a soft touch and loving words.

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© 2012 Kristina Truluck
Facebook | Flickr | 500px
This work may not be reproduced/used by anyone in any manner without my written permission.
I don't mind sharing on social media sites such as Tumblr, Pinterest, etc. as long as you credit
me as the photographer and link back to either my DA account, Facebook page, or Flickr account.

Description
Name: Cheetah
Date: May 21st, 2012
Location: Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL
Conservation Status: Vulnerable

Did you know? The number of cheetahs has decreased from 100,000 at end of the 19th century
to approximately 10,000 today. The cheetah has suffered from inbreeding, high infant mortality, loss of
habitat, a reduction in its prey base, conflicts with livestock farming, and a reduced ability to survive in parks
and reserves due to the presence of larger predators. Yet, despite all these problems, the cheetah is the oldest
of the big cats, and has survived the longest. If we can provide a habitat and a rich prey-base for cheetahs on
the livestock farmlands of southern Africa, the cheetah's race will be one of survival, not extinction.

Even the fiercest of hearts can calm with a soft touch and loving words.

Featured:
AC Week 2 Top Submissions JULY | July's Top Submissions | Friday Features
Forum Features #37 | News and Features!

© 2012 Kristina Truluck
Facebook | Flickr | 500px
This work may not be reproduced/used by anyone in any manner without my written permission.
I don't mind sharing on social media sites such as Tumblr, Pinterest, etc. as long as you credit
me as the photographer and link back to either my DA account, Facebook page, or Flickr account.