Yes, animal print does startle cheetahs on game drives...
Updated | By Stacey & J Sbu
A viral video on how animals react to animal print.

To wear or not to wear?
As a South African, you have probably taken part in the trend of rocking animal print. Chances are if you have gone on a safari, you have been dripped in the print without a second thought.
We are here to tell you, watch out cause it could end badly.
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This viral video is proof of that fact! Check out this viral moment that has Mzansi stunned:
@thulegumzen This was just a gentle reminder that wild animals are not our friends…😂😫It almost attacked me because of my dress. #SAMA28 #tiktoksouthafrica #fypシ #wildanimals #viraltiktok ♬ original sound - Mandisa Mkhize
As seen in the video above, the South African woman gets up close and personal with the speedy animal.
Here's what Mzansi had to say:
- "I could never"
- "And you lived to tell the story? "
- "That's one brave girl"
- "He thought you were his cousin friend."
- "Twinning"
Would you dare to dress like her? Share your thoughts below:
Shoutout to the videographer who dropped the camera when the cheetah got up.- Stacey Norman
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Image courtesy of TikTok screenshot
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