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The Cheetah’s existence is both majestic and complex.

The vacillation between conflict and co-existence, between Human and Cheetah, highlights the gossamer-thin veil between life and death in the age of the Anthropocene.

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Sub-adult cubs and mother in the Maasai Mara devour a kill quickly as hyenas and vultures arrive in the area, waiting their turn.

Working with communities is key for conservation. Alleviating poverty and providing resources for livestock, like this cattle dip in rural Kenya, are all components of human-wildlife-co-existence. (cattle dip courtesy of assistance by Action for Cheetahs in Kenya)

Cheetah Conservation Botswana team collars a wild cheetah on farmland in the Kalahari. While anesthetized, she is given a full health checkup.

The natural prey. To kill medium- to large-sized prey, the cheetah bites the prey's throat to suffocate it to death.

The Anatolian Shepherd is a preferred breed of Livestock Guardian Dog who will stand its ground and protect the flock against predators. Farmers see an over 85% decrease in livestock loss when working with these dogs.

0 to 60mph in 3 seconds. 3 strides per second at 26 ft per stride. 70 mph at its top speed… the fastest land animal in the world.

In cheetah country, an abundance of springbok in Namibia, the cat’s preferred dinner menu.

Male cheetahs will form coalitions and stay together for life whereas females are solitary, raising their cubs until 18 months when the grown cubs then disperse and form their own territories.

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