Cheetah cubs have long tall hair that runs from their neck all the way down to the base of their tail, which is called the mantle. The mantle makes a cheetah cub look like a honey badger and makes them blend into tall grass, which helps keep them safe from threats like lions and hyenas.

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image showing Cheetah cubs have long tall hair that runs from their neck all the way down to the base of their tail, which is called the mantle. The mantle makes a cheetah cub look like a honey badger and makes them blend into tall grass, which helps keep them safe from threats like lions and hyenas.

springering on March 4th, 2018 at 03:53 UTC »

The world’s fastest floof.

zumurrudthegreat on March 4th, 2018 at 04:06 UTC »

This picture is such a fine representation of age.

1q3er5 on March 4th, 2018 at 04:13 UTC »

i wonder what the tear drop black marks on their eyes that go to the sides of their mouths are for