11/10/2026
DID YOU KNOW
Young cheetahs face an incredibly challenging start to life, with studies suggesting that in some populations, up to 90% of cubs may not survive to independence, largely due to predation by lions, hyenas and other threats.
With an estimated less than 7,000 cheetahs remaining in the wild worldwide, every individual matters to the survival of this vulnerable species. Interestingly, when cheetah cubs are very young, their long, silvery-grey mantle of fur running down their backs can make them look remarkably like tiny honey badgers!
This disguise is thought to help them resemble a species known for its boldness, although how much protection it actually provides remains uncertain.
