Cunningly Cute Cheetah Cubs Take First Steps As They Say 'Hello World'
Three cheetah cubs have been caught on camera taking their first wobbly steps in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, and the result is pure wildlife magic.
Photographer Mahagi waited for days in the heat for a chance to spot the newborns, then finally got the moment he was hoping for, tiny cubs moving through the grass beside their mother.
They are only a week old, but already look ready to steal the show.
On the prowl.
Mahagi caught them at the perfect time, taking in the world at a slow pace. This is rare considering they'll someday be the fastest animals on the planet.
Their tall fur along the spine helps camouflage them as they walk through high grass with their mother. This distinctive feature will begin to fade around three months of age but will still be visible at age two.
Jaw open, back outstretched!
The cute little kitties were mostly spotted, which is typical of their species.
However, they did have pale, fluffy, tall fur along their spines, which was the perfect indicator of their youth.
It’s a similar kind of protective chaos to the cheetah who chased off a mighty lion to defend her cubs.
Oh my, this makes my heart wanna burst!
His dedication speaks for itself, but Mahagi was ecstatic to have spotted the cubs.
"I spend a lot of time in the park hunting for the best photos. I knew there were new cubs and wanted to see them for myself.
I’m very happy with how these turned out. I never knew I would get such a great expression. It looks like he is saying hello to the world. The cheetahs are very cute."
He's absolutely right.
This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and the world is so glad he took it!
Tell us what you think of his dedication! We want to know!
Those tiny steps were worth every minute of the wait.
For another cub survival scare, see how a mountain lion and trio of cubs played out on a Utah trail camera: Utah Trail Camera Snaps Mountain Lion and Trio of Cubs.
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