Photo of the Day

a mother cheetah and cubs
November 26, 2012

Cheetah and Cubs

This Month in Photo of the Day: 2012 National Geographic Photo Contest Images

This mother cheetah, with five cubs nearby, made it clear that her limits had been met (or exceeded).

(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2012 National Geographic Photo Contest.)


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Photograph by Scott Belt

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