I dont trust any of these big cat videos, where they are being shown as pets. Too many of them come from "zoo's" that abuse and mistreat their animals.
That's a cheetah. A "small cat" in the zoological sense (feline, not pantherine). And most of the videos of people petting cheetahs are taken in the wild. They just walk up to wildlife photographers for a snuggle session
Correct. Because cheetahs are the largest specimen of the small cat family. No member of this family can roar, while no member of the big cat family can meow
The difference is due to the hyoid bone. Completely ossified and they purr. Not so, then they can roar. It's what separates the Pantherinae(big cats) from the Felinae(small cats). Yes, Cheetahs are considered "small cats".
According to conservationist Dolph Volker, their fur is actually surprisingly rather coarse and bristle. You can see the neck tufts standing up really well in this clip:
cheetahs are actually pretty fond of humans generally, they behave more like dogs than cats. It's a whole thing. Still dangerous, but far less so than pretty much any other big cat.
Technically true. . . Cheeths don't see us as a threat or food. It still isn't safe to touch a rando in the wild but this. . . . With it being as chill and purring as it is, I'd risk it lol. Plus a fun little note. They have paws that are more doglike than cat since they cannot retract their claws. :)
(I'm serious, btw. The vid of the fuckwit tourists letting their small children out in the drive-through enclosure has the cheetahs ARROW for them. It is terrifying)
4Astaroth
What a lovely kitty.
AlmightyDiapahbetusGarlicGerbil
Noep.
Cranbananarama
besttom
So that *must be* a well-fed murder cat, right?
darthbiscuit
“Cheetah food always run. You not run, you not cheetah food. You must be fren.”
Fayen
THE spot? Speed-kitty has at least 20 spots, help me out bro
adamlstf9
Sweet adorable tiny kitten.
theinternetkeepsmealive
The scary thing about that animal is that in the event it decides to kill you there's no fucking way you can outrun it. Even if you're Usain Bolt.
Cillellic
I dont trust any of these big cat videos, where they are being shown as pets. Too many of them come from "zoo's" that abuse and mistreat their animals.
FiftyShadesOfTiramisu
That's a cheetah. A "small cat" in the zoological sense (feline, not pantherine). And most of the videos of people petting cheetahs are taken in the wild. They just walk up to wildlife photographers for a snuggle session
LordBrandonTheBold
I hear a klr650 idling.
beachbum273
Fuckin' hell you ain't wrong
Cheetah's got a bit more speed than the bike though XD
l0calh0st
But the KLR will outlast the radioactive cockroaches.
SacrificialClam
And thats the spot. And thats that spot, and thats...
Clayman8
https://media0.giphy.com/media/v1.Y2lkPWE1NzM3M2U1b3B4MnpjZWgyMnd0b2FjcWk2bGU1djZuczV3ZW1qNWl0M3c1YWcxYSZlcD12MV9naWZzX3NlYXJjaCZjdD1n/xQvTA5AZ9CFpe/200w.webp speed kitty be like
Bigemedic
Kitties gonna kat.
Troghappy7094
I see lots of spots
zalurker
Cheetah are what you get when you breed cats for hunting.
Dannyalcatraz
Are you cheetahing on me?
Yes. Yes I absolutely am.
robertdoobies
I fucking love cats so much
Racealistic
Me too *bro fist*
SeeJenJen
Pets and scratches now , you monster!
urusername2
So many spots. How d o you choose the right one?
AkailAzul
They're all the right one.
Holinyx05
I like your motorbike
figuringeights
This is my dream. But alas it will never be realized.
unluckyandbored
...want to pet the kitty...
ironymus
Their meowing is too cute
whereismymind86
iirc they are largest cat that meows rather than roaring.
ironymus
Correct. Because cheetahs are the largest specimen of the small cat family. No member of this family can roar, while no member of the big cat family can meow
red411
That purr is running on all cylinders
creepwood
fun fact, if a cat can purr, it can't roar, if it can roar, it can't purr, mutually exclusive.
letmenumberthatforyou
Neat
StarscreamAndHutch
Grizabellakat007
Wait, can’t lions purr?
creepwood
Since they roar, they can't purr
stryhf
The difference is due to the hyoid bone. Completely ossified and they purr. Not so, then they can roar.
It's what separates the Pantherinae(big cats) from the Felinae(small cats). Yes, Cheetahs are considered "small cats".
Cornflakes91
biggest small cats
stryhf
That would be cougars, which on average ~15kg(33lbs) heavier.
randomrebelsoldier
I would not be able to resist the urge to pet the adorable spotted kitty.
Evenmoreuselessname
I always wonder how soft they are. Like... domestic shorthair housecat soft, or more like a GSD?
Leaps
Think more like horse hair. It is pretty stiff.
randomrebelsoldier
According to conservationist Dolph Volker, their fur is actually surprisingly rather coarse and bristle. You can see the neck tufts standing up really well in this clip:
Geistbar
If not friend, why friend shape?
valen00
I'm not a cat person, but I'm willing to read your brochure.
whereismymind86
cheetahs are actually pretty fond of humans generally, they behave more like dogs than cats. It's a whole thing. Still dangerous, but far less so than pretty much any other big cat.
TheAccursedHamster
Every animal can be your friend as long as you show enough respect. Don't gotta always pet your friends, some times you can just admire them from afar
whereismymind86
sometimes very afar, but all the same
sverebom
prove it! Befriend a polar bear!
LadiesInboxMeYourInsecurities
Cheetahs very much can be fren. But not indoor fren. Not domestic fren. Fren we can interact with but respect their autonomy.
Rogahar
They are, in fact, the largest cat that doesn't see us as potential prey.
SalmonTheWise
So... a cat.
LadiesInboxMeYourInsecurities
I mean cats are domestic indoor frens. That said Cheetahs are not in the big cat family they're in the same family as domestic cats.
Comet260
Yes, bad, bad, BAD idea for domestic cat to be outdoor cat.
alantosai
so...
DippinDerps
Technically true. . . Cheeths don't see us as a threat or food. It still isn't safe to touch a rando in the wild but this. . . . With it being as chill and purring as it is, I'd risk it lol. Plus a fun little note. They have paws that are more doglike than cat since they cannot retract their claws. :)
Feralkyn
They don't see adult humans as food. Children, on the other hand, are very much in snack-sized territory.
Feralkyn
(I'm serious, btw. The vid of the fuckwit tourists letting their small children out in the drive-through enclosure has the cheetahs ARROW for them. It is terrifying)
HavelTh3Rock
I feel like if it's at the point where it's rubbing on you or laying in your lap, it's probably safe to pet it. Probably.
Dipsomaniac
I feel that way about people too.
DippinDerps
Always a risk. Id be willing to take it. lol