This is Nyika, a female cheetah resting at the Philadelphia Zoo. She was watching her two daughters Kira and Kashi endlessly playing. The animal’s characteristic tear stripe from her eyes makes it appear she is crying. This native of southern Africa can run up to 70 m.p.h. for up to 300 yards, making it the fastest land mammal. That burst of speed makes her the first in line when the zookeeper arrives with breakfast. She displayed that talent immediately after this photo was taken.
