The Cheetah and the Impala

These Cheetahs are not easy to spot.
You'd think that their black dotted fur would be easy to see.
well, you'd be wrong.
It is incredible how they blend in with their surroundings.
We saw this cat take down an adult Impala.
One short, incredibly fast burst of speed and the Impala went down.
This action happened so fast,
that I only got one shot with my long lens away...
too late.
Then the Cheetah dragged the Imp into the shadow of a bush.
For a long while she just sat there, looking in every direction.
It was clear that she'd seen us, but obviously did not
consider us a danger.
Most of her attention was directed away from us.
After a while, I could not believe our luck,
the cat dragged the gazelle from under the bush
and into the sun light.
Then she began to eat.
Nervously, at first, then a little more certain.
My trigger finger found little rest.

 

 

The Cheetah is licking her chops
in anticipation of a good meal.

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How often do I have to tell you that???