Cheetah Cubs and Gemsbok Adventure Quiz

In the Kalahari, a female cheetah observes her cubs gaining independence as they explore and encounter a wounded gemsbok. Despite their curiosity, they heed their mother's call and leave the gemsbok. Male cheetahs often form lifelong partnerships, unlike solitary females. The cubs attempt their first hunt, targeting a gemsbok calf, but face the fierce defense of its mother. Both the calf and cheetahs escape unharmed. As the cubs mature, they eventually leave their mother to start their own lives.

What do the cheetah cubs discover while exploring the Kalahari?

• A waterhole

• A pack of hyenas

• A wounded gemsbok

• A group of lions

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

• They lose interest

• They are scared of its horns

• They find another prey

• They are called back by their mother

How do young male cheetahs typically live?

• In large groups

• Solitary unless with cubs

• In lifelong partnerships

• With their mothers

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

• They are injured by the calf

• They are chased away by the calf's mother

• They successfully catch it

• They lose interest and leave

What is the main threat to the cheetah cubs during their hunting attempt?

• The harsh weather

• A nearby lion

• A lack of food

• The gemsbok's horns

At what age do cheetah cubs typically leave their mother?

• 18 months

• 6 months

• 24 months

• 12 months

What is the fate of the gemsbok calf after the cheetah cubs' attack?

• It is killed by the cheetahs

• It escapes unharmed

• It is injured but survives

• It is saved by another animal

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

• To hunt in larger groups

• To be more cautious

• To avoid large prey

• To rely on their mother

What is the significance of the cheetah cubs' age in the context of their independence?

• They are too young to hunt

• They are ready to leave their mother

• They are forming new groups

• They are still dependent on their mother