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Bookmark or Share- The Life Cycle of African Cheetahs. From Cub to AdultNewborn Cubs. After a gestation period of 90-98 days, the female cheetah gives birth to her cubs. She will usually have between 3-5 cubs per litter but can sometimes have as many as 9. The mother cheetah will take care of the cubs by herself without the male.
- Cheetah - WikipediaCheetah cubs are highly vulnerable to predation by other large carnivores. They are weaned at around four months and are independent by around 20 months of age. The cheetah is threatened by habitat loss, conflict with humans, poaching and high susceptibility to diseases.
- About Cheetahs • Cheetah Facts - Cheetah Conservation FundCheetah cubs have a thick silvery-grey mantle down their back. The mantle helps camouflage the cubs by imitating the look of an aggressive animal called a honey badger. This mimicry may help deter predators such as lions, hyenas, and eagles from attempting to kill them.
- Cheetah | Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, & Facts ...cheetah, (Acinonyx jubatus), one of the world’s most-recognizable cats, known especially for its speed. Cheetahs’ sprints have been measured at a maximum of 114 km (71 miles) per hour, and they routinely reach velocities of 80–100 km per hour while pursuing prey.
- Latest Cheetah Cub News - Smithsonian's National ZooOur 4-month-old cheetah cubs have had a busy couple of weeks! They played on new furniture in their yard, got a taste of a new treat, and had their last cub veterinary exam. Read on for a playful video and the latest update from carnivore keepers in Front Royal, Virginia.
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