ME AND "EDDIE"...A 19 MONTH OLD CHEETAH IN SOUTH AFRICA
A visit to a breeding center for Cheetahs in South Africa brought about this incredible moment with my new buddy "Eddie". I was able to stay in his enclosure for 20 minutes and he purred so loud when I touched him here. I literally felt his energy radiate into my hand and up to my heart. I can’t describe it but this was a life altering experience!!!
To see these animals so up close and personal tugs at your soul giving even greater appreciation for their place on this planet. Eddie is being used in a breeding program to hopefully expand the genepool as much as it can be.
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Sandra Miller wrote...
Mike, thanks a ton for the comments!!! I just went to see your pix too. Were you in Africa recently? I was impressed at how muscular these cats were to the touch and how loud they purrrrrrrrrrr!!!! Very content and well fed. It's a real honor to be able to have a close encounter with one for sure!!!
The icecream I bet was a hit!!!!
somesai wrote...
You are brave! I'm enjoying looking through all your gorgeous photographs
Jacques S Gerber wrote...
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called @ Large and Out of Africa, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Excellent cheetah encounter. What is the name of this project? I can also highly recommend TSHUKUDU Safari Lodge in South Africa for cheetah, lion, elephant and rino encounters! I posted a few of my photos on Flickr under MJMTOUCAN@PRODIGY.NET. Cheetahs LOVE ice cream! Mike Madonna