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This is embarrassing, but I just realized I completely forgot to paint my cheetah tear marks 😭
https://argentarius.art/-/WN3W3BGI3CO7YB5/

Not too late to help us help #SaveTheCheetah!
https://www.canadahelps.org/me/6cHxfbVB

#cheetah #CheetahFitChallenge #furry #therian

Our campaign page: https://www.canadahelps.org/me/6cHxfbVB

June isn't just Pride Month this year - it's also Cheetah Fit Challenge time! @Argentarius, @PlatinumScream, Fender, and I assembled yet again to form the Cheetah Champions!

We're raising money for the Cheetah Conservation Fund, an incredible organization dedicated to saving the cheetah from extinction. All donations will help care for cheetahs rescued from the illegal pet trade. Click the campaign page link for more info.

The Cheetah Fit Challenge began June 1 and ended June 15, but we're still taking donations for a little while longer! Right now, we're 25% of the way to our goal. Can we count on your support?

Donate if you can and share our page now to help the Cheetah Champions save the cheetah from extinction!

#CheetahFitChallenge #SaveTheCheetah #furry #fundraiser #fursuit #cheetah

Looks like you spotted this cheetah! πŸ˜‰
https://argentarius.art/-/EI6SWDORCVDY64N/

Fender, @PlatinumScream, @shetani and I are the Cheetah Champions. We could use your help spreading the word to #SaveTheCheetah

More info: https://www.canadahelps.org/me/6cHxfbVB

#cheetah #CheetahFitChallenge #furry #therian

Josephine Baker and Chiquita: The Famous Cheetah That Became Part of Her Public Persona

πŸ“° Original title: The Amazing Story of Josephine Baker With Her Pet Cheetah

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Josephine Baker and Chiquita: The Famous Cheetah That Became Part of Her Public Persona

Josephine Baker, the American-born entertainer who became one of the most celebrated performers in Paris during the 1920s, was known not only for her groundbreaking stage performances but also for her extraordinary lifestyle. After rising to fame in 1925 and becoming one of the highest-paid entertainers in Europe, Baker cultivated an image that combined glamour, extravagance, and originality. One of the most memorable symbols of that image was her pet cheetah, Chiquita. Chiquita was reportedly given to Baker around 1925 by Henri Varna, manager of the Casino de Paris, with the intention of incorporating the animal into her performances. Baker, a passionate animal lover who owned numerous exotic and domestic animals throughout her life, quickly developed a strong attachment to the cheetah. Chiquita soon became a regular feature of Baker's stage appearances, often accompanying her during performances. However, the animal's unpredictable behavior occasionally created chaotic moments, including instances when the cheetah jumped from the stage into the orchestra pit, alarming musicians while entertaining audiences. Beyond the theater, Baker used Chiquita to reinforce her public image. The cheetah wore a custom diamond-studded collar and was frequently seen walking with Baker along prominent Parisian streets, attracting widespread public attention and media coverage. Accounts from fashion icon Diana Vreeland describe seeing Baker bring Chiquita into a movie theater, where the animal later raced through the building before returning to Baker's luxury automobile. Despite serving as a publicity attraction, Chiquita was also a genuine companion. The cheetah traveled with Baker, received exceptional care, and reportedly slept near her bed. Together, Baker and Chiquita became one of the most distinctive celebrity-animal pairings of the Jazz Age, symbolizing the glamour, eccentricity, and cultural energy of 1920s Paris.

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Josephine Baker and Chiquita: The Famous Cheetah That Became Part of Her Public Persona

πŸ“° Original title: The Amazing Story of Josephine Baker With Her Pet Cheetah

πŸ€– IA: It's not clickbait βœ…
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View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/josephine-baker-and-chiquita-the-famous-cheetah-that-became-part-of-her-public-persona.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social

#history #josephinebaker #cheetah #paris

Josephine Baker and Chiquita: The Famous Cheetah That Became Part of Her Public Persona

Josephine Baker, the American-born entertainer who became one of the most celebrated performers in Paris during the 1920s, was known not only for her groundbreaking stage performances but also for her extraordinary lifestyle. After rising to fame in 1925 and becoming one of the highest-paid entertainers in Europe, Baker cultivated an image that combined glamour, extravagance, and originality. One of the most memorable symbols of that image was her pet cheetah, Chiquita. Chiquita was reportedly given to Baker around 1925 by Henri Varna, manager of the Casino de Paris, with the intention of incorporating the animal into her performances. Baker, a passionate animal lover who owned numerous exotic and domestic animals throughout her life, quickly developed a strong attachment to the cheetah. Chiquita soon became a regular feature of Baker's stage appearances, often accompanying her during performances. However, the animal's unpredictable behavior occasionally created chaotic moments, including instances when the cheetah jumped from the stage into the orchestra pit, alarming musicians while entertaining audiences. Beyond the theater, Baker used Chiquita to reinforce her public image. The cheetah wore a custom diamond-studded collar and was frequently seen walking with Baker along prominent Parisian streets, attracting widespread public attention and media coverage. Accounts from fashion icon Diana Vreeland describe seeing Baker bring Chiquita into a movie theater, where the animal later raced through the building before returning to Baker's luxury automobile. Despite serving as a publicity attraction, Chiquita was also a genuine companion. The cheetah traveled with Baker, received exceptional care, and reportedly slept near her bed. Together, Baker and Chiquita became one of the most distinctive celebrity-animal pairings of the Jazz Age, symbolizing the glamour, eccentricity, and cultural energy of 1920s Paris.

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Pause a second, enjoy the beauty: the world’s fastest animal catching its breath, inspiration for GoThombi’s logo. Shot on #VivoX300Ultra #safari #cheetah