Greetings!
This morning, at 6am, we went off in search of cheetahs. Our guides drove us to a far edge of the Reserve, a location that three brothers often frequent but had not been seen for many days. Parking us while Patrick (our spotter) conducted a bushwalk, he radioed back the location. Rifos, our driver, then found the right route to a nearby trailhead.
Male Cheetahs learn their skills, and spend the first few years with their mothers. When she kicks them out, and until they secure a mate, they hang out with other young males. These three brothers are living that life. Someday, the strongest of them will decide to challenge a nearby dominant male with a family. Should he be victorious, his brothers will look for other males to form bonds. Single female Cheetahs are always alone.
To see all of the photos taken today, click on Saturday, Sep 20th, Hoedspruit, South Africa
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