The solitary hunter myth is being rewritten on the African plains
In short: While we often imagine cheetahs as lone predators, new observations in East Africa reveal a startling shift in behavior. This documentary captures an unorthodox group of non-related individuals living and hunting together.
For years, the prevailing image of the cheetah was that of a solitary hunter capable of reaching speeds of 100km per hour to take down prey alone. However, researchers have documented a
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