Ruuxa!
Uploaded: September 14, 2014 | Entered: September 14, 2014 17:12:55
Typically, baby cheetahs are born in litters numbering between three and five cubs, though mother cheetahs can have as many as nine cubs at a time.But one little cheetah at the San Diego Safari Park, Ruuxa, was the only cub in his litter. Lone cubs are usually rejected by their mothers because instinct tells them these single cubs will not be able to survive in the wild.
When Ruuxa was turned away by his mom, zoo staff had to step in.
Because the cheetah was by himself and did not have any siblings we wanted him to have a companion immediately” Raina, an 8-week-old Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy, was chosen to be the companion. The zoo placed Ruuxa with Raina who would become his very best buddy .
“They definitely like to play, and when they take naps together, they cuddle for warmth. There are many YouTube videos showing this wonderful interaction.
Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 1.00, ExposureTime: 10/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 1000, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 400.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700
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