Wildlife Photography

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Another distinctive aid the cheetah has for hunting are the black tear marks running from the eyes to the mouth. These tear marks shield the cheetah's eyes from the sun and make it one of the deadliest hunters in the animal kingdom.

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They are slender, well camouflaged, and extremely adaptable when it comes to habitat, as long as they can remain close to a water source. They have to drink preferably twice a day. With their heads down when they drink, they are quite vulnerable to predators such as lions, leopards, cheetahs and hyenas. Luckily the old adage of "safety in numbers" applies to a large extent.