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Two 9-week-old male cheetah cubs sit in their den on hay. The cub on the right appears to be hissing at the camera.
Dec. 14, 2022
#CheetahCubdate 5: A Jolly (Ball) Time
It’s been a jolly time for Amani and her two cubs over the last couple weeks! The family received some new enrichment and the cubs had their 9-week exam. Read on for the full Cheetah Cubdate from...
Momma cat with two itty bitty kitties in a straw-floored grotto
Oct. 06, 2022
Cheetah Cubs Are Born at Front Royal Campus, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
Carnivore keepers in Front Royal, Virginia, welcomed a litter of two cheetah cubs. First-time mother, 4-year-old female Amani, birthed the cubs Oct. 3 around 9:17 p.m. and 11:05 p.m. ET. They appear...
six cheetahs stand over a food bowl
Jul. 07, 2022
#CheetahCubdate 17: The Breakfast Cubs
What does feeding time look like for five growing cheetah cubs and their mom? Watch the video to find out how fast Rosalie and her cubs can devour more than 10 pounds of meat.
A 6-month-old cheetah cub lays in the grass with four black Kong toys spread out in the grass in front of them.
Apr. 26, 2022
#CheetahCubdate 15: Playful Personalities
The 6-month-old cheetah cubs are growing well and are ready to play! Plus, their individual personalities are starting to shine through. Get the latest update on Rosalie's cubs from cheetah biologist...
Female cheetah Rosalie lays on her side with her legs away from the camera but her head turned toward it. Her five cubs lay next to (behind) her. They are laying on grass, which is mostly light brown with some areas of green.
Feb. 23, 2022
#CheetahCubdate 14: The Cubs Have Names!
Say hello to our newly named cheetah cubs and don't miss an adorable video of Rosalie and the cubs purring and cleaning each other! Read on to find out what our cheetah family has been up to in this...
Cheetah Rosalie walks through the snow with a cub trailing behind.
Jan. 25, 2022
#CheetahCubdate 13: Cubs in the Snow
The verdict is in on our 14-week-old cheetah cubs’ first snow experience! Plus, get the latest dish on Rosalie's cubs' newest enrichment and husbandry training experiences. Read on for a full cubdate...
A cheetah mom with five cubs tucked in next to her. The text reads "Wishing you a wild and wonderful new year!"
Dec. 22, 2021
#CheetahCubdate 12: Watch a Video of the Cubs’ Checkups
Rosalie's cubs got their 9-week-old checkup and received a clean bill of health!
A 7-week-old cheetah cub is held by a keeper wearing a light gray sweatshirt and neon yellow work gloves. A vet stands to the right of the cub and is listening to the cub's breathing with a stethoscope.
Dec. 03, 2021
#CheetahCubdate 11: Decoding Cub Chatter and a Clean Bill of Health
Listen up! Rosalie's now 7-week-old cubs are feisty, playful and healthy. Keepers even captured a video of one cub up-close to the fence, chirping. Read on to learn to speak cheetah and get the...
Four almost-1 month old cubs huddle together inside a den enclosure. In the foreground are some clear plastic flaps, which were pulled aside to see the cubs. There's a fifth cub laying in the back of then. All five cubs are looking toward the camera.
Nov. 12, 2021
#CheetahCubdate 8: Little Home on the Grasses
Cheetah mom Rosalie and her five cubs continue to do well and live between the den without a webcam and the tall grasses in their yard.
Four cheetah cubs lay curled up next to each other in a blue plastic tub. A fifth cub sits up on top of one of its siblings, with its mouth open. The other cubs are all looking toward this fifth cub. There is hay coating the bottom of the tub.
Nov. 08, 2021
#CheetahCubdate 7: Weekend Adventures and Another New Den
On Saturday, Nov. 6, cheetah mom Rosalie moved her cubs out of the webcam dens and back to the tall grasses in her yard, creating her own natural den. Read on for the full account of the cubs'...
Five cheetah cubs lay on hay inside a small building with white walls which act as a den. The left cub has its mouth open, showing a few teeth on top. Two other cubs also have their mouths open. The middle cub is laying down facing away from the camera.
Nov. 04, 2021
#CheetahCubdate 6: Smile with Your Teeth
Rosalie’s five 3-week-old cubs have us smiling! Over the weekend, keepers did a quick visual check on the cubs and noticed at least one had some teeth. Read on for the full update and watch a sweet...
Two images collaged together. Both pictures are of a cheetah cub held by a latex-gloved keeper. The left image is of a female cub and the right is of a male.
Oct. 29, 2021
#CheetahCubdate 5: 2 Pounds of Cuteness per Cub
It was a busy week for Rosalie and her five cubs, as they moved back inside an artificial den and are back on the Cheetah Cub Cam. Animal care staff were finally able weigh each cub!
Adrienne Croiser takes a selfie of a 16-day-old cheetah cub. The cub is sitting on a light green towel in her lap. Adrienne is sitting in a car. Her right hand has a royal blue latex glove on and holds the phone taking the photo.
Oct. 06, 2021
#CheetahCubdate: Cheetah Cub Successfully Living with Foster Cheetah Family
On Sunday, Oct. 3, a 2-week-old male cheetah cub was transferred to Wildlife Safari in Winston, Oregon, and introduced to his foster cheetah family. Get the full story from cheetah reproductive...
A 2-week-old cheetah cub lays perked up on a blanket. The blanket is white with a black pawprint pattern. The blanket sits on a dark-red concrete floor.
Oct. 01, 2021
#CheetahCubdate: First Vet Exam
Earlier this week, the 2-week-old cheetah cub we are temporarily hand-raising received a clean bill of health from the veterinary team! Get the full cubdate from biologist Adrienne Crosier.
A one-week-old cheetah cub props himself up on a light pink towel. Behind and to the right of him, there is a large, brown plush dog. Further behind and to the left is a plush cheetah.
Sep. 24, 2021
A Cheetah Cub Check-in
Get an inside look at the one-week-old cheetah cub animal care staff at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute are currently hand-raising in this #Cubdate Q&A with biologist Adrienne Crosier.
Potpie's three kits sleep together in a pile in their den. The photo is taken from a bird's eye view.
Jun. 21, 2021
Ferret Kits Look ‘Fur’-tastic at One Month Old
Potpie's three kits turned 1 month old on Saturday, June 19. This birthday is marked by their darkening fur, including the distinctive dark-furred feet and mask! Read on for the full update on our...
Three 1 week old black-footed ferret kits lay together in a pile on some cream-colored bedding.
Jun. 01, 2021
Boys or Girls? Ferret Kits Receive First Exam
Potpie's kits turned one week old and received their first exams on May 26! During their exam, keepers weighed the kits and were able to determine their sexes. 
One of the cheetah cubs looks at the camera with a snowy background behind it.
Feb. 25, 2021
Cubdate #17: Get to Know the Cubs
At almost 11 months old, our cheetah cubs' personalities are shining! See Jabari, Hasani, Erindi and Amabala in the snow, and get an update on their training.
10-year-old Cheetah, Nick, lays in the grass.
Feb. 18, 2021
The Decade’s Top 5 Spot-acular Cheetah Program Milestones
In December 2020, Smithsonian's Conservation and Biology Institute's cheetah breeding program celebrated a decade of success. Take a look at the top five most spot-acular accomplishments over the...
One of cheetah Echo's cubs shows its developing teeth to its keeper.
Jan. 21, 2021
Sink Your Teeth into Cheetah Cubdate #16
The cheetah cubs' adult teeth are coming in, and carnivore keepers are documenting each development. Echo's 9-month-old cubs are SCBI's first litter of cheetahs to participate in this type of...
A 6.5-month-old cheetah cub enjoys a horse knuckle bone for the first time!
Nov. 09, 2020
Cheetah Cubdate #14: Weighing in with New Sights
Echo’s 6.5-month-old cheetah cubs’ world is growing, just as they are all growing stronger and larger too. Catch the full cubdate from biologist Adrienne Crosier.
A close up photo of a cheetah cub's face with mouth open and tiny teeth showing
May. 14, 2020
Cheetah #Cubdate 5: Back, Bigger and with a Bite!
The cubs are back on the webcam, but bigger and with a bite! Read on for more.
a keeper holds a cheetah cub up to the camera
Apr. 29, 2020
Cheetah #Cubdate 4: Cub Weighing
In this week’s #cubdate, we take you behind the scenes at a cub weighing! 
four cheetah cubs in hay
Apr. 20, 2020
Cheetah #Cubdate 3: April 20
It was a busy week for Echo’s cheetah cubs! Not only did Echo move them to a new den, but keepers were able to weigh the cubs and determine their sex.
several cheetah cubs up close. one has its mouth open with a pink tongue
Apr. 14, 2020
Cheetah #Cubdate 2: April 14
Today was a big day for keepers and cheetah cubs alike. For the first time, keepers were able to approach the four cubs born April 8. Learn more in this Q&A with cheetah biologist Adrienne...
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