Rare Endangered Cheetahs Photographed

cbsnews ^ | February 24, 2009 | Tucker Reals

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Researchers have captured the first images of critically-endangered cheetahs in northwest Africa using a camera-trap system set up to spy on the big cats. Touting the success in a news release Tuesday, the Zoological Society of London, said the incredibly rare — and notoriously hard to find — Saharan cheetah population may consist of only about 250 adult animals.

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[a fool in paradise]

I wish they’d set up some cameras at the polling centers to catch the cheaters in our elections.

[dblshot]

African roots?

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[Red in Blue PA]

Amazing creatures.

Hopefully, a large enough area can be put aside so they can do well.

[EQAndyBuzz]

They should have attacked and ate the photographer.

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[MinuteGal]

The cheetahs in the top photos DO look like they could use a few cheetaburgers to keep them alive.

Leni

[Kozak]

The not so rare, not endangered cougar in it's natural habitat....

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[Flycatcher]

My grandson just read me this riddle from his popsicle stick:

"What animal should you never play cards with?"

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