February 3, 2025
As cheetahs age, they gain experience, and the oldest female cheetah, who will turn 13 this May, is demonstrating remarkable survival skills. She copes with intensive tourism in the reserve, regularly successfully hunts adult representatives of various ungulates, and survives in the presence of lions and hyenas. In order to remain vigilant at night, the cheetah must get enough sleep during the day. Older animals spend more time sleeping, especially after a hearty meal. A good daytime sleep without disturbance is important for survival in the face of fierce competition with other predators in the ecosystem. Therefore, it is important that when you find a sleeping cheetah, do not wake it, especially if it is a mother with cubs or an older animal.
