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Rare Cheetah Cubs Born at Smithsonian Zoo—Watch Live!

11/18/2025

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A litter of four cheetah cubs was born on October 17 and 18 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Front Royal, Virginia, to Amabala, a 5-year-old female, and Flash, an 8-year-old male.
The cubs are viewable via the Cheetah Cub Cam livestream.
Zoo staff maintain a hands-off approach to allow bonding while monitoring the cubs remotely.
Cheetahs are vulnerable to extinction, with about 7,000 to 7,500 remaining in the wild.

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Story summary

A litter of four cheetah cubs was born on October 17 and 18 at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo in Front Royal, Virginia, to Amabala, a 5-year-old female, and Flash, an 8-year-old male.
The cubs are viewable via the Cheetah Cub Cam livestream.
Zoo staff maintain a hands-off approach to allow bonding while monitoring the cubs remotely.
Cheetahs are vulnerable to extinction, with about 7,000 to 7,500 remaining in the wild.