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When: October 22, 2022
Where: Zoo Planckendael Mechelen, Belgium
She had been walking around and walking around some more, and every spot we found to photograph her from was just wrong. Until she suddenly veered off of her route and came towards us completely unexpected.
Species: Cheetah (Jachtluipaard)
Latin name: Acinonyx Jubatus
Originates from Africa and the Middle East.
Current status: Vulnerable
Did you know:
…The Cheetah can clock in to 112 to 120 km/h (70 to 75 mph), making it the fasted land animal on the planet, covering 500 meters (1,600 ft) in short burst, and being able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds.
…It is one of the few Felids with semi-retractable claws.
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