Cheetah with Three Cubs on Savannah
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Interesting Facts About Cheetahs ...................
Cheetahs are caring, affectionate and dedicated mothers. They spend a long time caring for their cubs and teaching them essential survival skills like hunting. Cubs typically stay with their mothers for one and a half to two years.
The cheetah originated over 4 million years ago. That’s long before any of the other big cats of today.
In Native American symbology, the cheetah represents swiftness, insight and focus.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 113km/h. They can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds.
When running, cheetahs use their tail to steer, like a rudder for a boat.
Cheetahs are the only large cat that can turn in mid-air while sprinting.
Cheetahs do not roar like lions, however they do have a range of other meaningful vocalisations such as purring, growling and a variety of contact calls which resemble bird-like chirping sounds.
Cheetah with Three Cubs on Savannah
Masai Mara National Reserve
Kenya
East Africa
Interesting Facts About Cheetahs ...................
Cheetahs are caring, affectionate and dedicated mothers. They spend a long time caring for their cubs and teaching them essential survival skills like hunting. Cubs typically stay with their mothers for one and a half to two years.
The cheetah originated over 4 million years ago. That’s long before any of the other big cats of today.
In Native American symbology, the cheetah represents swiftness, insight and focus.
The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 113km/h. They can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds.
When running, cheetahs use their tail to steer, like a rudder for a boat.
Cheetahs are the only large cat that can turn in mid-air while sprinting.
Cheetahs do not roar like lions, however they do have a range of other meaningful vocalisations such as purring, growling and a variety of contact calls which resemble bird-like chirping sounds.