This shot shows a rare, symbolic moment: the less confident cheetah walks in the foreground, its gaze fixed resolutely on the horizon - cautiously, but bravely. In the distance, his dominant brother moves calmly through the landscape.
The distance between them tells a story of character differences, but also of deep connection. Even when they are not walking side by side, they remain inseparable.
The story took a tragic turn: the submissive brother was killed in an illegal snare by a poacher. His brother lives on, and through his descendants, their shared legacy also lives on.
Leo Africa, where this picture was taken, is committed to the conservation of wildlife species like the cheetah every day. Through education, anti-poaching patrols and protecting natural habitats, they fight for a future where these animals can continue to exist. These photos remind us why that fight is so important.
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I'm Bouke Willems and I'm a starting nature photographer. I mainly photograph in nature reserves around my home town. I like to photograph mammals but birds are becoming more and more interesting as well.
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Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands