Two male Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) which have formed a coalition grooming at dawn. Sibling males leave their mother's home range, but remain together and may be joined by an unrelated male. Allogrooming, also known as reciprocal preening, has hygiene benefits and also aids cohension amongst group members. The species is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN. Photographed in Mkhuze in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Camacho, Tony |
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