Geoff Whiley, Cheetah Surveillance (ANIMAL & NATURE 2025)

Cheetah will frequently use an elevated perch such as a log or an old anthill to gain elevation and scan for prey or threats. This large female on her early morning hunt made use of the cairns built for road signs in Kruger National Park to give her a excellent view of the area.

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