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Two spotted cheetahs lie side by side in savanna shade beneath an acacia tree

About this photo

Two cheetahs relax together in the cool shade of an acacia on a dry midday African savanna. This natural, serene wildlife shot works well for conservation content, safari marketing, and nature editorial layouts.

Prompt: “two cheetahs resting side by side in the shade of an acacia tree at midday, spotted coats” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed, naturally lit image that closely matches the brief with no visible anatomical errors or AI artefacts.

Also searched as: safari wildlife · acacia tree shade · african savanna · wild animal pair

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this cheetahs resting under acacia tree photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Cheetahs Resting Under Acacia Tree” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/cheetahs-resting-under-acacia-tree-dc2b196c) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “two cheetahs resting side by side in the shade of an acacia tree at midday, spotted coats” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more animals images like this?
Browse the Animals collection, see the similar images below, or describe the exact picture you need and generate it free on this page.

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