Photographer Wakes to Find Cheetah By His Side!

Courtesy: WECB

A tired photographer, who fell asleep under a tree probably thought he was struggling for space on his bed with his wife, when a cheetah snuggled against him. 

But when Dolph Volker, was woken by the wild animal, he almost peed in his pant! Volker works as a volunteer wildlife photographer  at Cheetah Experience, a sanctuary for endangered species in South Africa.

According to a report on WECB.Fm online, Cheetah Experience, is where lions, leopards, servals, and cheetahs find refuge from the threats they face in the wild.

Pictures of the memorable moment, after Volker recovered, show Eden, the cheetah, displaying an unexpected gentleness, nuzzling against him, playfully biting, and even licking him. Those tender interactions have not only strengthened his bond with the cheetahs he works to protect but also made him a beacon of hope for animal conservationists worldwide, the repoet said.

Often referred to as “the cheetah charmer,” Dolph uses his platform, including a YouTube channel, to share insights into the behavior of these fast, fascinating felines. His stories and visuals help educate people about the plight of cheetahs, which are among the most threatened felines in Africa due to poaching and habitat loss.