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Off topic => Discussion Board => Topic started by: Bornes on June 17, 2011, 01:36:50 pm

Title: Cheetahs Meowing... wtf?
Post by: Bornes on June 17, 2011, 01:36:50 pm

I know that cheetahs chirp. I've known this for some time (for those who don't already know, cheetahs sound like birds:
chirping cheetahs! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSickcDomwo#ws)

But just today, I learned that Cheetahs also meow. All the articles I've ever read said that cheetahs just plain don't do that. Yet, there's a video here proving that they do/can.
 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3K-0om3gaoQ#)

I was wondering if anyone knew how or why?
Do only "tame"/captive cheetahs meow? Are they mimicking something else in the zoo/park?
Or have they always meowed and everyone was so enthralled by their main communication (chirping) that they just don't mention meows?

Title: Re: Cheetahs Meowing... wtf?
Post by: GemWolf on June 17, 2011, 07:17:55 pm

 Cheetahs were always able to meow. That's a fact. I'm pretty sure they can bark as well.
And from what I've seen and read, cheetahs meow when they want something. I'm not sure about that though.

Title: Re: Cheetahs Meowing... wtf?
Post by: taryn673 on June 18, 2011, 02:41:01 am

Well,all I know is Cheetahs sound too cute when they meow <33
But I also thought cheetahs could only chirp. O.O
Well,you learn somethin' new every day I guess :P

Title: Re: Cheetahs Meowing... wtf?
Post by: Avani on June 21, 2011, 03:59:37 pm

So Adorable <33