Just Kulinda nailing her healthcare training! Why is healthcare training so important? So keepers and vets can get a close-up look at their body condition and health without any unnecessary touching. Did you know today is also International Cheetah Day? With Cheetahs classified as Vulnerable in the wild, International Cheetah Day is a special day for us to raise the profile of this mesmerising big cat. Visual description: Brown-and-black spotted Cheetah walks up to a yellow marker and touches th

Training Yes, a mother cheetah will guide her cubs to "play trees" where they practice climbing as an essential survival skill. This is part of the mother's broader training to prepare her young for life in the wild. How Cheetah Cubs Learn to Climb Learning through Play: Climbing trees is a form of play for cheetah cubs, which helps them develop vital skills such as balance, coordination, and agility. Vantage Points and Safety: The mother uses trees, often called "play trees" or "newspaper trees

Cheetahs' hunting at Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya