Cheetah lying down with eyes closed, head turned slightly over its shoulder, highlighting its dark tear marks and thick, slightly scruffy fur against a warm, earthy background.
Ever notice the dark lines on a cheetah’s face? Those "tear marks" are also known as #malarstripes, named after the #malar area around the cheekbones.
Over the upcoming Saturdays, we’ll explore what these stripes do—and why #cheetahs wouldn’t be the same without them 🐆 #CheetahFacts #CaturdayFacts
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