Cheetahs make a variety of sounds, and unlike most big cats, they can’t roar — but they do purr, chirp, hiss, growl, and even meow! Their purring is soft and steady, usually heard when they’re relaxed, happy, or bonding — a bit like a house cat, but deeper and more rhythmic. When excited or calling to each other (especially moms to cubs), they make high-pitched chirps that sound almost birdlike. Video credit goes to @cincinnatizoo via @zookeeperjawnie Feel free to explore the gallery on these pa

🔊 Turn your sound up for this purrfect #InternationalCheetahDay moment! 🐆Cheetahs cannot roar, but they can purr, bark, growl, hiss and chirp. The sounds this male cub makes are ways cheetah cubs warn potential predators to stay back. 🛑 In this case, the cub is vocalizing to a keeper. Watch and listen to our current cheetah family on the live webcam: https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/cheetah-cub-cam *** 📽️ This video features Rosalie and her cubs in 2021. | Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Co