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Life of a Ranger: Stalking cheetah

- Wildlife, Ranger's Blog

Did you know that cheetahs can spot prey from far away and then move off with a clear focus and quietly? Today Rhulani's Head Guide Ranger Alasdair tells us about a sighting with one of the new cheetahs, called Felix, that spotted a few impalas in the evening sun, but ultimately the approach was unsuccessful.

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