CHEETAH AT RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

photo by MMS

 

CHEETAH IN RUAHA NATIONAL PARK

Cheetah are easily  distinguished from leopards by the distinct black tear-marks running from the inner corners of their eyes to the edge of their mouth. They have the build of muscular greyhound, and lack the rosettes and stocky physique  of the leopard. Adult cheetahs are unable to retract their blunt, dog-like claws fully, though the dew claw on their wrist is extremely sharp and is used to help snag and trip their prey. The claw of young cheetah cubs remain semi-retractile for up to six months