Photo of the Day #581: Cheetah

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A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) photographed at the National Zoo.
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How I would love to be able to see the Miracinonyx inexpectatus or Miracinonyx trumani! I'm curious by the possible differences (or similarities) in their social structure and habits.