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Cheetah hunting gazelle and impala
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Cheetah hunting gazelle and impala
Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, (vulnerable) and its prey, dorcas gazelle Gazella dorcas (vulnerable) and black-faced impala, Aepyceros melampus. Europeans hunting cheetahs in Africa. Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1849
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Acinonyx Buch Carl Cheetah Dorcas Educational Felis Gazella Gazelle Hoffmann Hunt Impala Jubata Jubatus Predator Prey Vulnerable Welt Aepyceros Black Faced Melampus
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This hand-colored lithograph, taken from Carl Hoffmann's "Book of the World," published in Stuttgart in 1849, showcases the raw power and grace of nature as a cheetah, the fastest land animal on Earth, hunts its prey. The cheetah, scientifically known as Acinonyx jubatus, is a vulnerable species native to Africa. In this image, we see the cheetah in its prime, with its distinctive spotted coat and long, slender body, as it prepares to pounce on a group of gazelles and black-faced impalas. The gazelles, represented by the dorcas gazelle (Gazella dorcas), are also a vulnerable species, known for their agility and speed. The black-faced impala (Aepyceros melampus) is a smaller antelope with distinctive markings on its face, making it easily recognizable. The European influence is evident in the image, as the scene is depicted through the lens of European explorers and naturalists. The use of hand-coloring adds a vibrant and detailed quality to the lithograph, making it an educational and visually stunning piece. The cheetah's hunt is a natural and essential part of the ecosystem, but it is also a reminder of the vulnerability of these magnificent animals and their prey. The cheetah population has been declining due to habitat loss, fragmentation, and human-wildlife conflict. Conservation efforts are underway to protect these animals and their habitats, ensuring that future generations can marvel at the beauty and power of nature's most incredible hunters.
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