Cheetah Cubs' Survival Lessons

In the Kalahari, a female cheetah's cubs are becoming independent, exploring on their own. They encounter a wounded gemsbok but decide it's too dangerous. Male cheetahs often form lifelong partnerships, while females are solitary unless with cubs. The cubs hunt a gemsbok calf but face its protective mother. Eventually, cheetah cubs leave their mother at 18 months to start their own lives.

What does the female cheetah discover about her cubs in the Kalahari?

• They are becoming more independent.

• They are afraid of the gemsbok.

• They are ready to hunt alone.

• They are still dependent on her.

Why do the cheetah cubs decide to leave the wounded gemsbok?

• They find another prey.

• Their mother calls them back.

• They are not interested in it.

• They are scared of its horns.

How do young male cheetahs typically live?

• With their mothers until adulthood.

• In lifelong partnerships with other males.

• In solitary lives like females.

• In large groups with other cheetahs.

What happens when the cheetah cubs try to hunt a gemsbok calf?

• They are injured by the calf.

• They lose interest and leave.

• The calf's mother defends it fiercely.

• They successfully catch it.

What is the outcome for the gemsbok calf after the cheetah cubs' attack?

• It is protected by other gemsbok.

• It is caught by the cheetahs.

• It escapes unharmed.

• It is injured but survives.

What is a potential danger for the cheetah cubs when hunting gemsbok?

• The gemsbok's speed.

• The gemsbok's horns.

• The gemsbok's herd.

• The gemsbok's size.

At what age do cheetah cubs leave their mother?

• 6 months

• 24 months

• 18 months

• 12 months

What is the likelihood of the mother cheetah seeing her cubs again after they leave?

• Very likely

• Certain

• Somewhat likely

• Unlikely

What lesson do the cheetah cubs learn from their encounter with the gemsbok?

• To explore new territories

• To hunt in groups

• To rely on their mother

• To avoid dangerous prey