A cheetah then drags its kill into nearest cover, where it proceeds to eat up to 30 lb. Mother of 10 day old cubs moved them every other day, carrying them by the back. Cubs born in a zoo opened their eyes at 10 days, could walk by day 16, and got their milk teeth at 20 days. Starting at 5.5 weeks, cubs are led to kills, thereafter follow mother except when she chases prey, often spoiling chances by playing or running ahead. At 3 months, already weaned, cubs stay behind, following slowly or waiting for mother's summons.
Family feeds together with little squabbling, even on small kills.
Afterward, mother licks cubs' faces clean, purring loudly. Juveniles 9 to 12 months old hunt and capture hares and fawns but seldom master art of killing before 15 months. Every passing cheetah meanders from landmark to landmark, receiving and leaving olfactory news. Aggression Offensive threat stiff legged approach with head below shoulder level, often in broadside stance. Black tear marks and car backs show distinctly on lowered head.