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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.

December 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 cheetah biologist, Adrienne Crosier.

The darker-furred cheetah cub (1 month old) lays in a plastic blue bin. He is looking up with his mouth open, showing a few small teeth coming in.

November 09, 2022

#CheetahCubdate 3: Ready, Set, Play!

Amani’s two male cubs are one month old, ready to play and are back making appearances on the Cheetah Cub Cam! Read on to find out just how mobile these cubs are and don't miss two adorable videos of them playing.

Two 3-week-old cheetah cubs cuddle next to each other next to some tall grasses in their yard. There is hay and grass laying over the dirt under them. One cub is laying parallel to the camera and the other is laying behind him, facing the camera.

October 28, 2022

#CheetahCubdate 2: Spotted in the Tall Grass

Amani may have moved her cubs off cam, but keepers are pleased to report the family is doing great! Read on to find out what our cheetah family in Front Royal, Virginia, has been up to in this #CheetahCubdate.

Two 5-day-old cheetah cubs lay in a den. The floor of the den is covered in den. The one cub is laying further back but has its mouth open toward its sibling and the camera. The other cub is facing the right, its mouth slightly open.

October 14, 2022

#CheetahCubdate 1: The First Squeak Peek

Over the past week, cheetah fans and keepers have watched the two newborn cubs and their mother snuggle and bond on the Cheetah Cub Cam. Read on to find out if we have boys, girls or one of each in this first #CheetahCubdate.

Momma cat with two itty bitty kitties in a straw-floored grotto

October 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 to be strong, active, vocalizing and nursing well. Animal care staff are closely monitoring Amani and...

An infrared (black and white) image from a cheetah cub cam showing six cheetahs curled up and intertwined with each other in a small den

August 18, 2022

#CheetahCubdate 19: A Warm and Fuzzy Farewell

After 10 months of 24/7 Cheetah Cub Cam, it's time to say goodbye to Rosalie and her five cubs.

three cheetahs surround a "chew toy" made of woven recycled firehose

July 22, 2022

#CheetahCubdate 18: Cheetah Chew Toys

At 9 months old, Rosalie's cubs are teething!

July 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.

April 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, Adrienne Crosier.

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.

February 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 Cubdate from Adrienne Crosier.

Cheetah Rosalie walks through the snow with a cub trailing behind.

January 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 from cheetah biologist Adrienne Crosier.