# @bbcearth on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CaFSlaAqgtw
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/73499541-bbcearth-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/9a4cd10720.jpg
- **Posted:** 2022-02-17T15:00:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** BBC Earth (@bbcearth) — https://gondola.cc/bbcearth

## Caption

Spot the difference 👀⁣
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A cheetah’s (Acinonyx jubatus) spots are not their only distinctive markings. They also have black “tear” marks below their eyes which help with hunting by minimising glare from the sun. ⁣
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#EarthCapture by lauradyerphotography⁣
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#bbcearth #cheetahs # #bigcats #feline #landmammals #amazingphotography #wildlife #wildlifephotography #naturephotography #amazinganimals #nature #naturelovers #earth #earthlovers

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## Tags

landmammals, bbcearth, amazinganimals, wildlifephotography, earth, amazingphotography, bigcats, feline, cheetahs, earthlovers, naturelovers, nature, naturephotography, earthcapture, wildlife

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