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Campaigners tracking the movements of Asiatic cheetahs in Iran have been imprisoned for spying

PoC avatarPosted on November 22, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2019

This is an opinion piece essentially because I’m going to say right away that this story indicates once again how the Iranian government have a habit of jailing innocent people in order to provide them with leverage against those governments … Continue reading →

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What is a hunting leopard?

PoC avatarPosted on November 21, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 21, 2019

The name ‘hunting leopard’ was generally used for the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) until recent times. The name fell into disuse because it caused confusion with the name of the true leopard (common leopard) – Panthera pardus. So a hunting leopard … Continue reading →

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True love between young cheetah and rescue dog

PoC avatarPosted on November 11, 2019 by Michael BroadNovember 11, 2019

“After a long day of play it is time to snuggle”. And it is time to cuddle up together and for this young cheetah whose name is Kris to give her companion, Remus, a thorough wash. It is a wash … Continue reading →

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Cheetah love is scaled up domestic cat love and it can hurt

PoC avatarPosted on August 28, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 28, 2019

Dolph Volker has a cheetah friend who behaves just like a domestic cat when it comes to loving behavior. And cheetahs can be like this: very domesticated and friendly. It is one of their endearing characteristics. There is a long … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheetah | Tagged allogrooming, cheetah, cheetah behavior, loving a cat, south africa | Leave a reply

Do cheetahs scavenge?

PoC avatarPosted on August 1, 2019 by Michael BroadAugust 1, 2019

Do cheetahs scavenge? Yes, cheetahs occasionally scavenge although at one time it was believed that the cheetah was one of the few carnivores who did not. For the sake of clarity cheetahs do sometimes feed from the carcasses of animals … Continue reading →

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Do cheetahs have retractable claws?

PoC avatarPosted on July 20, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 22, 2020

A lot of people think that cheetahs do not have retractable claws. They think that the claws are permanently out in order to assist the cat when running fast by gripping the ground more effectively. This is not true. It’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheetah | Tagged cat anatomy, cat claws, cheetah

Do male cheetahs kill cubs?

PoC avatarPosted on July 19, 2019 by Michael BroadJuly 19, 2019

The title is a search term on Google. Other searches are for example, ‘Do male cheetahs eat their young?’. There’s an interest in whether male cheetahs kill cubs as lions do. I am presuming that the question refers to cheetah … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheetah | Tagged cat infanticide, cheetah, cheetah behavior, Cheetah Cubs

Do cheetahs’ claws retract?

PoC avatarPosted on June 20, 2019 by Michael BroadJune 20, 2019

Do cheetahs’ claws retract? The answer is YES, the cheetah has retractile claws but (a) the cheetah has no claw sheath and the claws protrude beyond the fur and (b) it is incorrect to describe feline claws are ‘retractile’ as they are ‘protractile’.

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Posted in Cheetah | Tagged cat anatomy, cat claws, cheetah, Cheetah Description, Cheetah Facts, wild cat species

What’s faster: greyhound or cheetah?

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 30, 2019

The question asks if the top speed of the greyhound is faster than that of the cheetah or vice versa. Therefore, I’m not going to go into a long discussion about the endurance and acceleration of these two animals. I’m … Continue reading →

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Do cheetahs purr?

PoC avatarPosted on January 26, 2019 by Michael BroadJanuary 26, 2019

Yes, cheetahs purr. The sound is a louder version of the domestic cat purr. The cheetah purrs: during friendly encounters when resting and after meals You can hear the cheetah purr in this video. It sounds exactly same as the … Continue reading →

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