I would warn you that most of the photographs from now on were taken through wire mesh fencing, or thick, rather grubby glass.  I have done my best with them, and hope you will find them acceptable, or, at the very least, interesting.  (:o)

I had loads of problems with this beautiful cheetah, due to the fact that I could not get close to the wire mesh (no doubt for very good reason).    I find cats fascinating creatures.   These big cats show exactly the same body language, facial expressions, and behaviour, as my own cats at home. 

I understand that cheetahs are on the `vulnerable` list.

http://www.awf.org/content/wildlife/detail/cheetah

http://www.marwell.org.uk/marwell_zoo/zoo_guide/animal_detail.asp?id=15&letter=C&css=1