If You Let Me

Photo taken in July, 2016 @ Zoo Dierenrijk, The Netherlands

It is not often that we get a good look at the Cheetahs. Never mind one good enough for a photo. But in this moment, they were lounging close to one another.
They were actually both lying around with their heads up, when the one in the back, started grooming the one in front. And in one split-second when I lucked out to have taken this photograph, the one on front leaned back and gave a few licks in return.
So incredibly cute

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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