A cheetah kill - sort of poignant

[Callie]

Near Melkvlei picnic stop in the Kgalagadi TFP.
We were fortunate to follow the cheetah hunt from the moment he raised himself out of the grass up to the chaos before the springbok mom was gone, just leaving the lamb with the cheetah.
The the other brother appeared too. I have several images of the two pf them with the springbok just laying there, sweet and docile like. once again, just uncaring nature.

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[NorthernFocus]

I don't suppose they picked that moment to go vegan?

 

[Cas1234]

Think positive, maybe they adopted him?

 

[Patrick M]

c'est la vie.

 

[Callie]

I don't suppose they picked that moment to go vegan?

Dan, so glad they reverted to carnivores and not gentle kittens!

Think positive, maybe they adopted him?

Cas, positive is right, it was a great breakfast!

c'est la vie.

Thanks Patric, yes, a life to keep two more going . . .

 

[Hooligans Imagery]

I have been watching cats since Animal Kingdom as a kid. Even though such a familiar scene, I am struck by how well these Cheetah blend into the background.

 

[BertieB]

That is life in the African bush and not for the faint hearted........ well captured Callie!

 

[Callie]

I have been watching cats since Animal Kingdom as a kid. Even though such a familiar scene, I am struck by how well these Cheetah blend into the background.

Thanks, Michael - Yes, it caught my eye too, so easy to drive past them!

That is life in the African bush and not for the faint hearted........ well captured Callie!

Thanks, Bertie, beautifully harsh sometimes.

 

[K9Kirk]

Mesmerizing shots, Callie. I keep looking at the two pics to see if there's any sign of showing mercy, due to its age, and letting it go. (doubtful)

 

[ssheipel]

Very nice. (Folks gotta eat.)