Shareen Nash, Tree climbing cheetahs (ANIMAL & NATURE 2025)

Botswana had an excellent rainy season and the grass was long in the Moremi Game Reserve during May. These cheetah brothers climbed this tree to gain a better view of their surroundings to spot prey or threats. Their retractable claws are great for running, but not well suited to climbing trees :)

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