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Learn the science behind the cheetah’s incredible speed!
During a cheetah cub’s first six weeks of life, it will be moved to many different locations by its mother. This keeps the cub safe from lions, hyenas, and other predators. When the cub is ready to leave the nest, it follows its mother while she hunts for food. The cub learns from its mother. It is also active and playful!
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
What big cat are you most interested in? Please explain your answer.
Text-to-Text
Have you read about any other kinds of big cats? If so, how were those big cats similar to or different from cheetahs?
Text-to-World
The cheetah is the fastest land animal. What are some other fast animals from around the world?