The sweet moment was caught on video.
and says he was out shooting photos of the big cats and other wildlife.
“I was surprised by how gentle and sweet the cheetah was. But she was a habituated cheetah that has been around humans a bit,” he explains. “But she is a big cat and you never know how they will react to your presence.”Cooper says that in his experience as a wildlife photographer, cheetahs are the “sweetest” of the big cats. However, they still need the utmost respect.
“They don’t see humans as prey but they can cause immense bodily harm and even death. After all, they are the fastest land animal and are very powerful,” Cooper adds. Cooper has been approached by a cheetah before. While “stuck in a hole” in the Serengeti of Tanzania, the cheetah hopped into the vehicle, video footage of which can be seen below.