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Cheetah cubs survive powerful storms, mother's illness at Prague Zoo, but curator warns "it's still a long run"
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Key Points:
- Five cheetah cubs, born on June 18 at Prague Zoo, survived severe weather and their mother's illness, and are now reported to be healthy.
- Their mother, Daenerys, gave birth outdoors during strong storms and showed exemplary care by protecting and drying the cubs despite being inexperienced.
- Daenerys later suffered from an intestinal infection in August, but the cubs remain lively, with experts noting it may take up to a year to confirm their survival through this critical period.
- The birth is significant for conservation efforts, as cheetahs are endangered with fewer than 7,000 remaining in the wild, and European zoo populations have declined by 25% since 2020.
- Prague Zoo highlighted that each successfully reared cub represents both a conservation achievement and a hopeful step toward saving the species.
