how do cheetah mothers ID their cubs?
Cheetah mothers identify their cubs primarily through their sense of smell. When a cheetah mother gives birth to her cubs, she licks them clean and covers them with her saliva, which leaves her scent on their fur. This scent helps the mother to recognize her cubs, even in a group of other cheetah cubs.
Additionally, the mother cheetah may also use vocalizations and visual cues to identify her cubs. She may make distinct vocalizations to call her cubs or use different body postures or movements to communicate with them.