'Poise' LEOPARD An endangered Black Rhinoceros stands

An endangered Black Rhinoceros stands in the soft golden glow of early morning in Laikipia

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'Poise' LEOPARD An endangered Black Rhinoceros standsCheetahs rely on sight to detect their prey and are therefore more active during the day; their distinctive tear marks, running from the inside of the eye to the corner of their mouth, help to keep sunlight away from their eyes. In summertime, they are more active early morning and late afternoon, and they will rest in shade during the hottest hours of the day. This helps them to avoid larger predators which hunt at night. Photographed 1 July, 2021.