Cheetahs Meowing... wtf?

[Bornes]

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!

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.


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?

[GemWolf]

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.

[taryn673]

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

[Avani]

So Adorable <33