A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) stands partially obscured by low-lying scrub brush and dry foliage in the foreground

A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) stands partially obscured by low-lying scrub brush and dry foliage in the foreground. The animal is oriented with its body angled slightly towards the left of the frame, and its head is turned sharply to its left, presenting a profile view. Its coat features characteristic solid black spots on a pale tan and white background, with visible black tear marks extending from the inner corners of its eyes. The ground beneath the cheetah and in the immediate foreground consists of dry, light brown soil with scattered green and grayish-green leafy plants and bare twigs. The background shows dry, sparse, light tan earth and dried grass, with an indistinct shadowed area suggesting overhead cover to the right. The scene is located in Unknown, Tanzania.