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Six Cheetah Cubs Named After African Capitals Born!

9/23/2025

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Six cheetah cubs born at Metro Richmond Zoo in April are now three months old.
The cubs are named after African capitals and were kept hidden during development.
Their mother, Zuri, is five years old and has raised one litter.
Since 2013, the zoo has bred 167 cubs; cheetahs are Vulnerable per the IUCN, with around 6,500 remaining in Africa.

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Story summary

Six cheetah cubs born at Metro Richmond Zoo in April are now three months old.
The cubs are named after African capitals and were kept hidden during development.
Their mother, Zuri, is five years old and has raised one litter.
Since 2013, the zoo has bred 167 cubs; cheetahs are Vulnerable per the IUCN, with around 6,500 remaining in Africa.