Animals & Nature
Five baby cheetahs join a big family
Mother Zura had five cubs on October 5, 2026, in Virginia, USA. A live camera shows their den.
Five cheetah cubs were born on Monday, October 5, 2026. Their home is a Smithsonian center in Front Royal, Virginia, USA. Their mother, Zura, is five years old. These are her first cubs. The father, Flash, is nine years old.
People cannot visit the cubs there. But a live camera shows their den online. It's called the Cheetah Cub Cam. Keepers watch the cubs with it too. For several weeks, they give the family quiet time.
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cubnoun
A baby of some wild animals, such as a cheetah, a lion or a bear.
Five cheetah cubs were born on Monday, October 5, 2026.