A delightful sight unfolded at Burgers’ Zoo in Arnhem, Netherlands, as a pack of 14-week-old cheetah sextuplets made their public debut.
Full of curiosity and energy, the six cubs ventured into their outdoor pen, accompanied closely by their mother, Nadie.
Born on September 14, Nadie’s cubs consist of four females and two males. Interestingly, Nadie herself was born at the same zoo in 2010.
It is rare for cheetahs to have sextuplets, with such occurrences happening in only about five percent of births.
Typically, female cheetahs give birth to three cubs, which remain with their mothers for 18 months to two years.
Nadie has had sextuplets in both litters, showcasing her exceptional breeding success.
Caring for the cheetah family, Zookeeper Philip Jansen noted that it can be challenging to distinguish the cubs as they all look very similar at this young age.
However, he anticipates that individual markings, including spots and stripes, will become more noticeable after six months, allowing for easier identification of each cub.
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