A king in the making...........
A snap of a King Cheetah male cub, approx 4 months old. Acinonyx jubatus
The king cheetah is a very rare mutation of cheetah characterised by a distinct pelt pattern.
Western Cape, South Africa
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Kate Adams
Fabulous capture Macky!! I don’t recall ever seeing one before, it’s beautiful!!
Macky replied
Why thank you Kate, it’s what I would regard as a snap :-)
I uploaded the cub to share it with those who are unfamiliar with the mutation.
Sharon Bishop
ahhhhhhhhhhh..man
tuffcookie
ohh he’s pretty. beautfiul shot
Macky replied
Thank you ma’am!! :-)
Rosie Appleton
Almost the markings of a Cloud Leopard… Lovely :-)
Macky replied
Thank you Rosie!!
Dave & Trena P...
Too Cute!!!
Macky replied
Thank you D & T!!
Elaine van Dyk
They really are superb creatures, aren’t they. This is so beautiful…......and my, what big feet it has to grow into!
Macky replied
Was glad to come across this particular one Elaine, thank you!!
ApeArt
wow! he’s wonderful, great title too. How close were you? xx
Macky replied
Thanks Princess, about 50m!!
JoBaby13
A fantastic capture Macky!
Macky replied
Ahhhh, thanks so much JoBaby13, much appreciated!!
Roy Lindman
Well framed !
Looks it is going for first adventures !
Macky replied
Thank you Roy, he was full of mischief. :-)
Betsy Seeton
OMG… so adorable…!
Macky replied
Thank you Betsy, happy to have shared him with you. :-)
SusanAdey
I’m soooooooo jealous. I love big cats and those in the making. Wish I could’ve been there to see this cute guy. Oh well, guess the photo is the next best thing. Thanks for sharing it and such a great capture too. Congrats on your feature.
Macky
:-) Thanks Susan, I can send him to you?