Cheetah cubs are entirely reliant on their mother for nutrition and protection, so she must make a successful kill every day to sustain them. They aren't well camouflaged when they're born and can be seen from a great distance, so the mother goes to great lengths to conceal them, periodically moving the den site to minimize scent tracking. She uses vantage points, such as termite mounds, to scan the environment for predators, as well as to keep an eye out for an easy meal. Despite the efforts... See more