In the heart of South Africa, at Leo Africa, lived two cheetah brothers who criss-crossed the country together - an inseparable duo, each with his own character. One was the leader: alert, confident and dominant. The other was calmer, thoughtful, but equally essential in their collective balance.
Their story is one of connection, wild instinct and the fragility of life in the African wilderness.
Today, the dominant brother's legacy lives on - his genes are passed on through his descendants, a hopeful step for the preservation of this iconic species. But the story also has a tragic chapter: the more submissive brother was killed in an illegal snare by a poacher. A painful loss that exposes the harsh reality of wildlife conservation.
Leo Africa fights this menace every day. The organisation puts its heart and soul into protecting endangered species like the cheetah, through education, anti-poaching patrols and creating safe habitats.
These photos not only honour the beauty of these animals, but also carry the weight of their story - a reminder of what is at stake, and why this 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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