LS/PAN of grassy plain with scattered acacia trees, shrub-covered mountain in background; heat shimmer. MLS of three adult cheetahs walking and sitting close together in tall grass, acacia trees in background. HA MLS of two Thomson's gazelles standing near tree with their young. VAR (including some HA) of fire blazing across grassy plains, leaving portion of field charred. Great CU of flames. Brief MS of colorful bird on thorny branch, smoke in background. (3611)