Do cheetahs purr?
Back to the zoo and the cheetah cubs, Kito and Kiburi.
These shots were taken almost a year ago.
The cubs were getting used to being on view.
These shots were taken almost a year ago.
The cubs were getting used to being on view.
These big cats have a powerful purr. Listen to Kiburi, one of the Houston Zoo's cheetah pair. He's in his habitat in the first half of the video, then moves inside to the building so we could hear his purr even better.
Kito and Kiburi share their Zoo home with Tusker and Taji, two Anatolian shepherd dogs. A Turkish breed, Anatolians are revered for their shepherding abilities, most recently in Africa where they guard livestock against predators, including leopards and cheetahs.
Kito and Kiburi arrived at the Houston zoo in October 2007 when they were just five days old. "They fit in the palm of my hand, and their eyes weren't even open", said Carnivore Supervisor, surrogate cheetah mom and one of the brothers main trainers, Sara Riger.
Enjoy the video.
LOVED this video - what a sweet purr! Very alert Kitty.
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How sweet! They are so cute and I do love that purrrrrr.
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So fearful, yet beautiful and graceful.
ReplyDeleteNice photos of a wonderful subject. Love cats no matter how big. The purrs are the same only louder!
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ReplyDeleteFantastic shots :)
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Have a nice weekend !!
WOW! Loved the video. What a beautiful cat that is.
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Wonderful multi-sensory critter post ;--)
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Oh Snap - that was so sweet - I loved it!!!! How are you hon??
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These are such beautiful critters. They sound just like a BIG kitty when they purr.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful video - lovely purr. What a great post.
ReplyDeleteYou could fall asleep listening to that purr...very soothing:)
ReplyDeleteI can purr like that:) Pretty kitty!
ReplyDeleteFAbulous...Outstanding video!
ReplyDeletewow this cheetah is sooo adorable and it knows well how to "purr"!!!
Many thanks for this video we loved it!
Luna ( and mommy Léia ) CameraCritters
There is something about cats, no matter how large. Awwww. How gorgeous these are!!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots of beautiful cats, but I wanted to see your babies since we both have three kittens! Enjoy the rest of the weekend! :-)
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What pretty kittens and do they ever purr.......Wow!
ReplyDeleteThat purr is a little intimdating to me, I don't think I could feel very comfortable around them, they are super cute though.
ReplyDeleteWhat a treat - photos + video! Gerat post... that purr sounds like my big boy Jonesy ;)
ReplyDeleteGosh, I didn't know they could purr like that!!! What beautiful animals!!
ReplyDeleteI have never heard anything like that - at least not from a big cat! Thanks for such a great post!
ReplyDeleteCute cubs!
ReplyDeleteLove that purr! I read a whole article in Smithsonian Magazine about Dr Marker who is working with the depleting cheetahs on the African plains. Amazing animals! These two are so fortunate!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, that was wonderful! I love all kinds of cats. I haven't been to the Houston Zoo in a couple of years. Looks like it's time for another trip.
ReplyDeleteCheetahs are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove to hear that sound! That cheetah is so cute! My kids are standing here in the office listening along with me. They were amazed!
ReplyDeletePretty kitty... BIIG Kitty! I'm thinking, he's purring at the thought of how good his handler is going to taste?
ReplyDeleteI love seeing big cats, so powerful and sleek. Thanks for sharing the video.
Kate