21/10/2026
Tsavo lakeNakuru LakeNaivasha LakeBogoria Aberdare Samburu Mombasa AfricanSafari WildlifeSafari SafariAdventure SafariExperience SafariLife WildlifeLover Cheetahs use scent marking to communicate with other cheetahs and establish their presence in the landscape. They may spray urine on trees, bushes, termite mounds, or other prominent objects, leaving chemical signals that convey information about their identity, s*x, and reproductive status.
Male cheetahs, particularly those living in coalitions, often mark prominent features within their home ranges. Females also scent-mark, especially when they are receptive to mating.
Unlike lions, cheetahs generally do not defend exclusive territories in the same way. Their home ranges may overlap, and scent marking helps them communicate without needing a direct encounter.
A simple spray against a bush is more than a scent — it is a chemical message to other cheetahs passing through the area.
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