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Description Name: Cheetah
Date: November 23rd, 2013
Location: Washington, DC
Conservation Status: Decreasing/Vulnerable


Did you know?It took 4,000,000 years for the cheetah to become the unique 'big' cat that it is today;
It's taken less than 100 for mankind to place it on the endangered species list. 



I'm so freaking stoked about uploading this piece.  If you follow me on NatGeo, Facebook, Flickr, or 500px,
you've already seen Justin's mug.  Poor guy was pacing his enclosure a good majority of the time while his
sister, Carmelita, lounged around.  In this photo, he perked up as the ninjababy squealed and ran around.
I think he was liking the idea of fresh babyback ribs. 


Want to participate in International Cheetah Day?  It's only available on DA on December 4th:
The International Cheetah Day Challenge 2013!Updates:  Tomorrow is ICD!!!  If you haven't had time to make your own art, you can download an infographic from the CCF here and upload it to help make deviantART's homepage explode with cheetahs!
Put this link to ICD in your deviation description! http://sta.sh/08c8g1fqc0k
December 4th isn't that far away...

Use Your Art to Help Save a Species!
Last year, over 400 people participated in the International Cheetah Day Challenge on December 4th to help raise awareness and help save the cheetah!  This year we have even more planned as we approach the big event.  Read on to learn all about what's in store for ICDC 2013!




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2014 FIRST FEATURES: ANIMALS | ICD Competition Winner! | Best of December 2013 | January2014: Our High Lights
Forum Features #40 | My First Feature | First Feature! | Monthly Feature - March 2014


© 2013 Kristina Truluck
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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. 

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Comments: 137

ColdHeatImaginations [2021-10-02 03:28:42 +0000 UTC]

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tanikel In reply to ColdHeatImaginations [2021-10-02 16:48:24 +0000 UTC]

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mecengineer [2019-04-03 20:17:55 +0000 UTC]

excellent

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muddgoat [2016-02-04 21:36:02 +0000 UTC]

A gorgeous shot of a gorgeous animal   

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tanikel In reply to muddgoat [2016-02-05 21:37:14 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

I won't lie, the cheetahs are the main reason why I go to the zoo.  

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Mocris [2015-03-18 20:16:38 +0000 UTC]

Stunning!

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tanikel In reply to Mocris [2015-03-31 20:27:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!  

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Mocris In reply to tanikel [2015-03-31 20:35:01 +0000 UTC]

 

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Purraculous [2014-05-18 02:19:42 +0000 UTC]

This is a striking photo! The black-and-white effect makes it look even more mysterious

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tanikel In reply to Purraculous [2014-05-20 01:29:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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lisarime [2014-05-05 20:36:39 +0000 UTC]

These. eyes. are. so. infinite. wow.

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tanikel In reply to lisarime [2014-05-07 03:20:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.  He is quite the striking model. 

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MechanicalLazarus [2014-04-27 14:26:07 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful!

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tanikel In reply to MechanicalLazarus [2014-04-28 02:43:57 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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animeangel885 [2014-04-27 01:36:41 +0000 UTC]

Hug me NOW!

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tanikel In reply to animeangel885 [2014-04-27 05:19:27 +0000 UTC]

If only! 

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animeangel885 In reply to tanikel [2014-04-27 07:26:15 +0000 UTC]

Too bad we can't all give him a hug it looks like he needs it. Poor baby!

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kaantarell [2014-03-12 16:59:14 +0000 UTC]

It's beautiful!

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tanikel In reply to kaantarell [2014-03-13 18:01:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Shutter-Moments [2014-02-24 06:19:50 +0000 UTC]

nice shot..

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tanikel In reply to Shutter-Moments [2014-02-24 14:34:01 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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assoxx [2014-02-09 19:18:15 +0000 UTC]

beatiful pics **

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tanikel In reply to assoxx [2014-02-10 19:58:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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assoxx In reply to tanikel [2014-02-10 20:19:40 +0000 UTC]

no problem ^^

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mrcbax [2014-02-06 18:11:46 +0000 UTC]

Oh that is quite striking!  aWESOME Shot!

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tanikel In reply to mrcbax [2014-02-07 01:29:15 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!  I can't wait to get back out there and take some more photos of him and Carmelita. 

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mrcbax In reply to tanikel [2014-02-07 14:37:34 +0000 UTC]

Oh yeah, that sounds like a fun time, pretty cool stuff!

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CrystalEnceladus [2014-02-05 05:24:50 +0000 UTC]

"I want me some space, and a place to roam.

I want me some peace and a place to be still.

I want me some place to be, to run, and watch.

I don't like this place."

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tanikel In reply to CrystalEnceladus [2014-02-07 01:28:45 +0000 UTC]

If only. 

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DPasschier [2014-02-01 01:48:23 +0000 UTC]

Now that's a great shot. How did get this great shot without including the chainmesh fence?

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tanikel In reply to DPasschier [2014-02-01 16:40:28 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!  There isn't one.  The enclosure is separated by a steep moat and the viewers are elevated above it. 

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sunriseaave [2014-01-30 23:12:36 +0000 UTC]

Amazing!

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tanikel In reply to sunriseaave [2014-02-01 16:35:07 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Lior-Art [2014-01-30 15:33:01 +0000 UTC]

January2014: Our High Lightsבס'ד
:iconearthgaia: EarthGaia wish to thank our friend :iconMorgan-Lou: Morgan-Lou for having
kept alive this group till today
   
     
    The Hook by ElenaDudina  Frequency Generator by GrahamSym
Snowing by Morgan-Lou  Dreams from Underworld - 24 by DaniBabitz   Wavy Shapes by FlorentCourty  another world by KariLiimatainen
Snow Girl by SandraJolly Red Wedding by MariannaInsomnia Flowers In December by MariannaInsomnia Night butterfly by LilSophie
Follow me by Morgan-Lou Lightness by Misgaeroten  Behind Blue Eyes by Kaltenbrunner Scottish Highlands Cows by pingallery
Sunset in the woods by Morgan-Lou Winter Trees by John-Peter Opalescent Dream by melmaya  pieces together by jyoujo
Birth of a Pearl by alexgphoto  Raining Hail by isischneider after the rain by sarahbuhr ........ by kimerajam
Path to peace... by AnnaArmona  Sunset Shimmer by WhiteDove-Creations  Totoro by MissEtka  MICROVERSE 1 by RSConnett
Nightlights by Trichardsen  Columbia River Sunset by jxsnyder  Insane Sunrise by dashakern  Climbing at Cinque Torri by night by JamesRushforth
lake view by KariLiimatainen  :thumb35716

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tanikel In reply to Lior-Art [2014-02-01 16:39:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!

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spiralthedragon [2014-01-25 01:00:47 +0000 UTC]

Its beautiful!!!!!

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tanikel In reply to spiralthedragon [2014-01-26 17:55:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank! 

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spiralthedragon In reply to tanikel [2014-01-26 18:23:27 +0000 UTC]

Ur welcome:-D

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limarieinred [2014-01-23 17:05:56 +0000 UTC]

Majestic! 

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tanikel In reply to limarieinred [2014-01-26 17:55:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! 

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DorotejaC [2014-01-22 17:03:20 +0000 UTC]

Hi! 

You've been featured in BeautyClub 's latest monthly feature.


Best of December 2013Hello
:iconBeautyClub:
Here is collection of photos, i chose as the BEST OF DECEMBER 2013.
All photos are from Photos of 2013 and 2014.
GIVE SOME to the Artists








Greetings!

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tanikel In reply to DorotejaC [2014-01-26 17:53:58 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow, thank you so much! 

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TheMitmit [2014-01-18 22:15:35 +0000 UTC]

I am in love with this. The eyes are mesmerizing, and I love the way the background interacts with the spots of the cheetah. 

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tanikel In reply to TheMitmit [2014-01-25 14:21:36 +0000 UTC]

I'm so glad you like it!

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W-O-R-T-H [2014-01-18 16:19:37 +0000 UTC]

What a captivating stare.


Congratulations for this wild fantastic masterpiece.



Greetings and best wishes,


Sir J. Worth

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tanikel In reply to W-O-R-T-H [2014-01-22 14:04:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much!  I can't wait to go back and take more photos of him and his sister. 

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W-O-R-T-H In reply to tanikel [2014-01-23 12:13:36 +0000 UTC]

Sounds wildly fantastic! Looking forward to see more of your photos!

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WildsideSky [2014-01-14 19:34:42 +0000 UTC]

hey I remember seeing this in the NG yourshot page. cool!

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tanikel In reply to WildsideSky [2014-01-16 02:16:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!  I'm actually kinda surprised that it was so popular over there, didn't think my work was that good. 

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rock-the-photo [2014-01-14 18:06:31 +0000 UTC]

Meow

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