Fossil Rim is proud to announce its first two cheetah cubs of 2021!
“On March 30, ‘Jyn’ gave birth to a litter of four cubs at Fossil Rim,” said Cheetah Specialist Jess Rector. “Unfortunately, two cubs died shortly after birth, but Jyn and the two surviving cubs are doing great. This was the first time both Jyn and the sire, ‘Kapenda,’ have been in a breeding situation, so it is very exciting that they were able to produce a successful litter.
“Even though this was all new to her, Jyn quickly proved how great of a mom she could be. Immediately after birth, Jyn was attentive and nurturing, showing perfect maternal instincts. Both cubs are female and are named ‘Rory’ and ‘Lane’ after two main characters in the TV series Gilmore Girls.
“When they were six days old, staff was able to handle the cubs and perform a quick physical exam to make sure they were healthy. The cubs looked great and weighed between 800 to 900 grams, which is above average for their age. As they get stronger and more adventurous, they are spending much more time outside of the den.
“They follow their mom around very closely and bounce through the tall grass as they try to keep up with her. We are approaching their six-week vaccinations where our vet staff will quickly perform a more thorough health exam on them.
“They are currently in a secluded maternity yard that is not visible to the public. This privacy allows the cubs to grow and learn from mom in a low-stress environment. Later this year, Jyn and cubs will be moved to a larger yard where they will be visible to guests on the Gosdin Scenic Drive.”
The cheetah has a population classification of “Vulnerable” with a decreasing trend.
-Jess Rector, Cheetah Care Specialist
My daughter would absolutely love to see the cheetah Cubs when they are allowed to be viewed by the public. When will this be? Do you have a email or mail notification of this day?
Hello, if you follow us on social media we will post about it when the animal staff tells us there is an update to be made on them.
is there a way to be notified when they will be out for everyone to see please, thank you
yes, I imagine we’ll do a post to announce when they move
and by post I was referencing our social media; Facebook and Twitter are the two that I do the posting for