vigilant cheetah striking portrait with mouth slightly open

adaptation african agile alertness animal behavior big breathing camouflage captures carnivore cat cheetah conservation cubs detail ecosystem elegance embodying emotion emphasize endangered essence expression fastest features felidae feline fierce fur gaze graceful habitat hunting instinct intense kingdom land lover magnificent majestic mouth natural nature observation open pattern playful poised portrait predator prey prowling resting safari savanna serengeti sharp showcasing social species speed spotting stalking striking teeth thrilling vigilant whiskers wild wilderness wildlife zoology