But for wildebeest, zebra and gazelle, the exuberant foliage is both saviour and curse. To the reserve's predators – and especially its cheetahs – the tall grass is the best hunting aid of all.

But they can also prey on ground-dwelling birds and small mammals such as hares. Male cheetahs are known to form coalitions for territorial protection and hunt much larger prey, such as wildebeest, ...

Not surprisingly, hyenas, lions, leopards, crocodiles and even cheetahs capitalise on this glut of fresh meat. There is also a resident population of wildebeest in the Mara, who move between ...

These male cheetahs are known to work together with deadly efficiency - although, with so many wildebeest in the vicinity, it is hard to imagine breakfast will present much of a challenge.

and wildebeest calves, they help in regulating their numbers and balancing these populations. Unlike most cats, cheetahs hunt ...