Arnfinn Johansen is a Norwegian nature photographer whose wildlife images have earned him international awards and recognition. When he and his group were exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve in Kenya they discovered a cheetah family along the river banks. It consisted of five brothers. The cheetahs seemed determined to cross the river which at this time of the year carried a lot of water. The current was strong.
Arnfinn Johansen says he had been following the five cheetahs for a long time. He further explains:
The leader of the five took the command and jumped first into the river. Hesitantly, the other four followed suit. When in the water they swam as fast as they could knowing that danger lurked in the water. Arnfinn informs, “Not long ago, another well-known cheetah drowned or got killed by the crocs when it was crossing the same river so it really was a big risk.” He further tells that first cheetah hissed at the water when it was safe on the other bank.
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