They like to have big families
Cheetahs can have up to six cubs at once. That’s a big job for any mom to tackle.
They watch out for their kids
Newborn cubs are blind and defenseless for the first six weeks.
Cheetah moms move their brood to different dens every few days to protect them from predators.
They bring home the bacon
Cheetah moms do all the hunting for their cub. And with up to 6 cubs to feed, plus themselves, that’s a lot of antelope meat to
put on the table.
They put their offspring first
Unlike some predators, like lionesses, cheetah moms let their cubs eat first before she digs in.
They’re not afraid to show their love.
Cheetah moms are openly affectionate, purring and licking their cubs often.
TOP FIVE REASONS WHY CHEETAHS MAKE GOOD MOTHER’S DAY PRESENTS
Moms like unique and memorable gifts.
Unlike flowers and chocolate, a donation in your mom’s name to the Cheetah Conservation Fund has lasting benefits.
Moms like to keep things in balance.
Our ecosystem is a fragile and sensitive thing. Losing one species affects the balance of all plant and animal life.
Moms are concerned about future generations.
A donation to save a wild cheetah mom and her cubs is a step toward securing the future of all cheetahs.
Moms appreciate natural beauty.
Cheetahs have an undeniable agility and grace. And we love that eye makeup. Help preserve their beauty.
Moms are the best ones to help other moms.
Even cheetah moms.
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Quick Fact:
One of the cheetahs closest relatives is the mongoose.Strange hey.