Four cheetah cubs explore their Montpellier zoo enclosure with mother
Four captive-born cheetah cubs at Lunaret Zoo in Montpellier, France, were photographed exploring their enclosure alongside their mother, Bastet. Their playful behaviour offers a glimpse of the young animals as they get to know their surroundings.
The cubs were seen jumping on grass, climbing over loose branches and sitting together, while one perched inside a white bucket. Cheetahs are classified as vulnerable, with an estimated 7,000 to 10,000 left in the wild, so the four cubs are a welcome addition to the species.
In short
- Four cubs explore their Montpellier zoo enclosure.
- Their mother, Bastet, watches as they play.
- Cheetahs are vulnerable, with 7,000 to 10,000 in the wild.
Explained simply
Cheetahs are large cats known for their speed, and they live mainly in parts of Africa, with a small population in Iran. Their numbers have fallen because of habitat loss, conflict with people and illegal trade.
Lunaret Zoo is in Montpellier, in southern France. The cubs were born in captivity and are being raised with their mother, Bastet, as they explore their enclosure.
Cheetahs are classed as vulnerable, with an estimated 7,000 to 10,000 living in the wild. Zoo-born cubs add to the managed population and can help zoos raise awareness of the pressures facing the species.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “The fluffy four! Sweet cheetah cubs explore with their mum”.