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Wednesday Cat Blogging: King Cheetah

Category: Cat
Posted on: November 20, 2007 9:44 PM, by Greg Laden

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I took this photo at De Wildt's in South Africa. It is a "King Cheetah." Although there was a period of time when some thought the King was a new subspecies of cheetah, it turns out to be a simple color morph. Although this was taken with a zoom lens, it was not set on telephoto ... In fact, I had to wipe the breath of the cat off the lens ... (And I'm only slightly exaggerating).

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That, my friend, is an excellent photo.

And now my desktop.

Posted by: John Lynch | November 21, 2007 12:40 AM

Nice picture, makes me wonder what he's interested in.

Posted by: ladysown | November 23, 2007 6:07 AM

He's looking directly at my daughter, who is, in turn staring directly back at him.

I've taught her ... never take your eyes off the carnivore....

Posted by: greg laden | November 23, 2007 6:30 PM

That is a fantastic Kitty Cat. Beautiful photograph. I do believe the cat, large and small, are one of the more perfect creatures around. Thanks for sharing Greg!

Posted by: Megan & Bad Kitty Cats | November 24, 2007 12:11 AM

Awww, such a cute widdle pussy tat! ;-D

Posted by: Nikita | November 25, 2007 11:11 PM

What a beautiful creature. All hail the king!

Posted by: Rahel | November 26, 2007 6:21 AM

Posted by: mom | April 17, 2008 10:25 AM

nice pic Greg! I was searching for cheetah images to draw'em. just beautiful.

Posted by: edward | September 29, 2008 1:00 PM

Nice picture. Lots of negative space, but it adds to the image. My favorite animal of all time. Good job.

Posted by: Jessie | October 14, 2008 10:38 AM

"Watchoo lookin' at, foo'?" LOL!

Posted by: Mad Hussein LOLscientist, FCD | October 14, 2008 11:39 AM