10 Year Friendship With Gabriel The Cheetah | How BIG CAT Shows Affection Purr Play Fight & RUBS!

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00:00 Gabriel As Cub
01:44 The 1st 10 Years Hugging
02:27 Paws In Face When On Back
03:17 Cut In Face By Paw Slap Asking To Play
04:33 How Gabriel Asks To Play Scratches Ear!
05:42 Gabriel's Aggression Toward Other Cheetahs! FIGHTS!
06:13 Gabriel Needs Another Cheetah Friend (Has Me Instead)
07:20 How I Enrich & Play With Gabriel Toys Scents
07:54 Aroused By A ROPE!!! Huh?
08:21 Try My Best To Enrich Gabriel - Make Friends
08:36 Conclusion Gabriel Gives Back Love In BIG way
Remember, Gabriel is a captive but non-releasable breeding cheetah at this rewilding project called Running Wild Conservation. I have the privilege of knowing Gabriel and enriching his life, while he enriches mine throughout his life. He's still in great shape and condition at 10 years. I pray for another healthy 10 more.
I've known Gabriel for 10 years, and what a blessing and challenge it's been being his friend. He chose me long ago for friendship as a cub and never forgot. We've both had to learn each other's tolerances. I have more of course and just happy to be his friend, so I had to learn what he likes and dislikes. It's difficult as we don't share the same language, not even body ones, but I've learned.
I show some of the quirks about Gabriel and how he communicates them to me. I need to become a better observer of behavior to understand him. Species all have similar behaviors, like whining, growling, position of body parts, like ears, tail, shoulders and such, but every individual in is unique in how they personalize their common behaviors. Gabriel is no different.
From the paws in my face to Gabriel's love of the Play Fight, I've learned what mostly makes him tick. It has helped me bond with him, and he shows the appreciation in his loving grooming, purring response to me. When he's REALLY happy with our relationship... he does this HUGE RUB I really like. It's at the end of this video.
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[@CheetahWhisperer]

My 10-year relationship with Gabriel in 10 minutes. He shows the appreciation of my efforts to understand him with a HUGE hug. Remember, Gabriel is a non-releasable captive breeding cheetah (due to congenital handicaps), so it's my duty to grant him and all my cheetahs the best life possible under my care.

[@thatautogarage3644]

I've been following for years and still love to see updates and you and the kitties. Then bond that you and Gabriel share is incredible!

[@jakke1975]

I got to love Gabriel through your work and videos, definitely worth a little celebration 🎉 Such fantastic animals, let's hope it's enough to save this amazing species from extinction... You don't just bring joy to Gabriel but also to all your viewers.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

@@thatautogarage3644 Thanks for being a fan!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

That's cool! @@jakke1975

[@ajcarvalho2692]

​Now, I'm definitely guilty of not subscribing. There is one thing I can say is that you do wonderful and unappreciated things for these big cats that I haven't seen many if anyone else is doing for the animals. You're a wonderful creator, and I hope you have good health along with these beautiful cats❤❤❤

[@LuckiestStarByFar]

To earn the trust of an animal like a cheetah must be the greatest compliment.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

It's an honor. Such a wild majestic beautiful animal and it loves you back. A great feeling.

[@rokukou]

Earning the trust of large and dangerous animals has always been so impressive to me. It's true trust. They could hurt you at any moment if they felt threatened, so to have one be knowingly gentle as to not hurt you, and seek out your companionship is incredibly impressive. I think of horses as they are the largest animals I have worked with. One kick or bite from a large horse can be devestating, yet I have gotten wild horses to allow me to groom them, pick up their feet, pet their noses and handfeed them. Being gentle, understanding, and patient with animals is incredibly rewarding.

[@TimbavatiLion]

A cat rubbing heads with you is just the sweetest thing in the world. Housecat, cheetah, lion, all the same 😁 Too bad human skin is too flimsy and delicate to play with non-retractable claws. I think every cat owner knows how sharp their cat claws are from the times they sometimes forget to retract them or actually use them to climb up your leg...

[@CheetahWhisperer]

yeah, love the rubs... If Gabriel could retract fully his claws, it would be easier playing with him. Cheetahs claws always stick out half way so they can grip the ground and run, turn, and accelerate faster.

[@luceatlux7087]

I wonder if female chetahs have the same degree of wanting to play-fight... The way I'm imagining this is how we all like to be active like that when we're young males. I mean I used to want to wrestle all the time as a kid. So it makes sense. You just can't easily play with somone when they have knives all over their body! I would say to put on a suit so the two could wrestle, but that would prob give Gabe a bad precedent for interaction.

[@DjMiBsweden]

So beautiful cats and that purr, wow. So loud. Love it 🙂🙂🙂

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Me 2 for sure. LOVE cheetah purrs. I think they are louder than a Mt. Lion.

[@Nudhul]

I worry about the future of cheetahs. The work you're doing is fantastic in addressing their problems with breeding.

[@AndyFromBeaverton]

You can blame all your hair loss on Gabriel. What a lover he is.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

YUP!!! 😆🐆 👅👴

[@GHCMargarita]

I think with all the cuts and micro blading on his head from Gabriel’s tongue, his hair loss would be way worse without him

[@lindafromcalifornia1155]

It appears to me that you both have enriched each others lives.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Well, that's for SURE! Thx for watching!

[@TheMaleRei]

I remember what Will Rogers said... (paraphrased) "I don't know if dogs go to heaven, but I want to go wherever they go." Beautiful and magnificent creatures...

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Truly and thx for watching!

[@IrenESorius]

Gabriel purrs. I cant get enough of them,, 💖🥰💖 Thank you ever so much Dolph,, ❣🙏❣

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Love his purrs too. I need to make just a SHORT of him purring and that's all.

[@gray-stinger]

10 years of true friendship! 🐆And thanks to you, sir, I also have the opportunity to see and practically feel these amazing creatures. Bless you and all your friends.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

So glad you can!

[@jmnimahelr]

The face rubs... can definitely relate. My Mr. Noodles face rubs me and I love it. His cheek scent glands welcome me as a member of his family. It is wonderful to know that Gabriel has you as his family member. Take care, enjoy the holidays, and I'll see you next time.

[@GatchamanG4]

Same here, my sweet Izzy would face rub me all the time. ❤

[@CheetahWhisperer]

So cute ! @@GatchamanG4

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thanks, and it's so rewarding to be accepted as a cat family member.

[@GatchamanG4]

@@CheetahWhisperer Thank you so much! I miss her everyday. ❤️

[@GatchamanG4]

@@CheetahWhisperer totally agree. ❤️

[@sikora558]

Cheetahs are majestic creatures! THank you for sharing)

[@CheetahWhisperer]

For sure... Thx!

[@mfbfreak]

Our previous house cat also liked to put her paw on my face when cuddling. So cute. But i'm very happy she had retractable claws!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Oh wow!

[@thetooginator153]

Dolph - Thank you for doing your best to make Gabriel happy. It’s hard to accept that you can’t make Gabriel’s life perfect, but the more love and attention you give him, the happier he is. I like your philosophy: give the animals all the love and positive attention you can. I think Gabriel understands (on some level) that he can’t play with you like he would like to, but he clearly REALLY enjoys your company. I think you said “grooming” instead of “petting”, which I think is a better word because I bet that’s how Gabriel sees it.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Sure thing! It's sad I'm Gabe's only friend but it does mean he give all his love back. Even staff are afraid of him and off limits due to his reactive behavior sometimes. He can get mad and mean.

[@HerrDorian]

Living the absolute dream. I imagine having a cheetah friend like Gabriel so often when I'm lying in bed, I envy those loving embraces.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

They are beautiful inside and out. There needs to be a Disney/Pixar animation movie about the undercats of the African Savannah, the Cheetah family.

[@ians_mind]

It's like watching my own cat, but way bigger 😂

[@CheetahWhisperer]

That is cool!

[@pressyourluck586]

What an incredible bond.

[@nicholaspreston9586]

Thumbnail Gabriel: "If I fits, I sits".

[@CheetahWhisperer]

:)

[@amyarnold2097]

Gabriel is stunningly gorgeous!!! Your bond with him is absolutely amazing and filled with lots of mutual love for one another!! You are a very lucky man! Thank you for sharing this video! ❤🐆❤👍👍

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Truly. I am glad to share our bond on film. I want people to know their predators have feelings and show their emotions.

[@l-bird]

Gabriel is just trying to be Santa "Claws" 🎅🎄 How 10 years has flown by, right! Loved seeing you and Gabriel. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

:) Merry Christmas!

[@Rat2rrj]

Those repeat actions remind me of happy stims in the case of Gabe and self soothing for the dog

[@CheetahWhisperer]

It's cute behavior and does help me read their moods. The flap/pocket outside the ear (forget the name) and inside can be pleasurable when scratched. It feels good when I clean my ears out with cue tips.

[@kati8359]

These animals are way more loving and loyal than humans❤❤❤

[@math925]

I really love your videos, and I'm always blown away by how thoughtful and compassionate you are with Gabriel. I look forward to sharing your videos with my daughter when she gets a bit older. I hope you have a good holiday season.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Well, that is GREAT! The young are most impressionable and should have a positive outlook on life and the living.

[@bryaneuw4742]

incredible to watch, the playing is fantastic. Those claws are massive though, having those hover over your face all the time must be scary, but can tell he loves his playtime.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Yup! and thx for watching!

[@michaelrutledge7048]

My domestic (15 lbs) exhibits some of the same behavior... paws to the face, facial nuzzling, play biting. I can't imagine that with a 125 lb cheetah, although I'm envious. It makes me want to run out and wrestle with/hug a cheetah!!😳 lol

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Amazing! The paws to face... I don't like it at all.

[@Dogtorbox]

I wish they didn’t put the cheetah habitat under such a busy helicopter fly zone😂

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Love cheetah purrs!

[@feeberizer]

Thank you for letting us get a glimpse of the wonderful relationship the two of you have had through the years. I'm a little bit jealous, but that's okay since I have two "wild cats" of my own. 😸

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Having cats around is a wonderful thing. I like dogs too.

[@rafaelcalderabebber1198]

What a beautiful friendship❤

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Truly. Like your pic.

[@rafaelcalderabebber1198]

@@CheetahWhispererThanks!

[@user-ee3ez9yx1r]

You have a beautiful love. Love between human and an animal.❤

[@CheetahWhisperer]

True love. Thx for watching.

[@gadsdenflyer7353]

What a stunning creature. Love what you do Mr. Volker.

[@hfox1203]

He’s so happy to see his bestie. He loves you!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I think so... The big RUB says it all, and deep purring. Thx for watching!

[@pauldwalker]

what’s a few scratches compared to the genuine affection received?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

In know! Love hurts and scary with a cheetah. Thx for watching!

[@Blaze0820]

⚡🏁⚡Happy 10 Years Gabe+Dolph⚡🏁⚡

[@CheetahWhisperer]

😉

[@vickie30]

Isnt he beautiful!!..i love cheetahs so much..

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Me 2 they are quite wonderful.

[@dawnwalus6587]

It would be so hard to leave them for months at a time 😊

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I know. Financially, it must be this way for now.

[@CMDRSweeper]

Love this video, but it is also a bit sad... Average lifespan of a cheetah is around 8-10 years which means the one day any pet owner dreads is coming closer. Gabriel is special in that case, he has touched a lot of people, and he has been given the closest we can get to eternal life.

[@luceatlux7087]

So cute how that loud purr started coming out when Dolph spoke. He def loves you! I woner why big cats never have their tails up like house cats do when they're pleased to interact with you. From where did house cats acquire the tail-up thing? Also, does Gabriel do any hunting at all (as a non-releasable captive)?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Yes... I hear Gabriel purring about 40 yards away. And no, they don't lift tail like house cats. I've seen leopards love on you and brush their tail on you as they walk by. But a cheetahs tail ALWAYS twitches like house cats and I suppose there is some emotional signal in all of it!! :) Cheetahs tails are long and rudder shaped and used to help steer their bodies when running high speeds.

[@miltenapp5569]

The most wholesome video on the internet!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thx!

[@Jonnyx180]

What a good kitty ❤

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Gabriel is very cool 😎 cat 🐈

[@propagandatechniques]

What a nice, playful critter.

[@markmuller7962]

This is amazing they're literal cats 😻 we need to find a way to have him playing!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I know! CATS! Gatta lov em. Gabriel needs to play.

[@user-cn1ej2gi7v]

كم هو جميل هذا الحيوان اللطيف

[@CheetahWhisperer]

For sure! He doesn't age.

[@timetraveller07070]

one big beautiful cat

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Truly! Luv em.

[@myhomeid94]

Love this

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Me 2. I love seeing the perspective all you folks see too!

[@The72challenger]

such a good kitty...better than prolly most house cats.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Cheetahs are similar and different, more complex than house cats I find. Cheetahs are in their OWN Genus in the animal kingdom and why I think so unique.

[@The72challenger]

@@CheetahWhisperer one awesome Genus thats for sure and thanks for doing what you do for all of em!...

[@OneLovefromOregon]

This is my human, there are many like him, but this one is mine.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Yep... Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@matthewimi]

I want "a" Gabriel. The only thing that's preventing me is the fact that they pee everywhere.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Yup... Cheetahs are not liar animals, so they don't need to keep their beds clean and so nomadic inside their territory and pee 'whenever' 'wherever'. It's true. Seen them pee while laying down and pooling around their backends. Yuk! I've laid in it before, and it's a horrible sensation, like that episode of Dumb and Dumber on the motorcycle.

[@nutscantique]

You are a very special person, sir!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thank you kindly.

[@JC-ou8hk]

I just watched this. Really needed something to make me smile tonight so thank you for sharing this and thank you for helping these beautiful loving creatures 🙏🏼❤️ I can’t wait to see more!!!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I'm so glad! Maybe a short coming and then off for 3 weeks.

[@vickie30]

You are so lucky he loves you...

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I loved him 1st and so happy he does back.

[@taraelizabethdensley9475]

Aww! My heart is just melting ❤

[@courtneyc314]

This is so precious. So happy he has you ☺️

[@grahamstrouse1165]

Happy Cat-iversary!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Haha!

[@aliens4143]

That's adorable, fascinating, scary and brave.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Gabriel is quite a cheetah.

[@swerdna77]

Cheetahs are my absolute favorite. Such beautiful animals. You are so lucky. Would he be aggressive to a female as well? I was thinking you could put a spayed female in with him but I'm sure you've already thought of that. It's too bad he's alone but at least he's safe and he has a good life.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Yeah, not as bad with females but still mean to them and then the females he likes he just harassed trying to mate with them.

[@tensei1710]

Reminds me of my friend bobcat 😢 he was only 8

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Love getting affection from a cheetah. Like the way cats like to rub.

[@Bunnzie87]

Awwwww makes my heart melt every time. I love ❤️ him also❤️❤️😍😇

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Lots of folks who know and seen him 'live' and in film love him. He was really loved when a young cub and I made sure it continued as I legally owned him at 5 years old and throughout his life.

[@whisperwhipper2240]

love cheetahs

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Ohh me too!

[@nameless5413]

Gabe the hugger .) i know he is not but that is just like a house cat, alot of purrs hugs and kisses. Also Dolph before the beard oh yes i seen those videos some time ago. Right so its facepaw of playfullness, that unfortunatley dose risk inadvertidly nicking the skin a bit. on one hand very friendly loving gestrure on other paw slightly risky for the fur-less face haver. It is aggression toward all male cheetah (and as we've seen with females too)? Aww that dose complicate finding him any other social circle buddy or partner. Sad but i guess i can understand that. I do hope he dose find a good cheetah buddy eventually he is an excellent video ambassador for his kin and just deserves to have good friends.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Me 2 hope he finds a friend but not likely. It's too dangerous for them both. He's not as aggressive to females but sometimes and he'd just try and mate with them and cause a fight.

[@vio3366]

You're both so lucky to have each other ❤🐆

[@CheetahWhisperer]

So true. We all can have somethone/thing like that.

[@rayclark9643]

Maybe you could wear one of those old time goalie masks to save your face🤣?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Yeah, like that dude who is unafraid of wild bears when he's wearing this whole body bear suit that's thick. Dudes that play with sharks use chain mail.

[@sharktooth5]

A large dog I think would be a good playmate. Unless Gabriel's inability to retract claws would be too dangerous. I'm no expert XD Still love your videos xx

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I don't know. I'd be concerned about diseases, breeding mood changes in Gabriel, and of course fights. Gabriel gets quite annoyed and angry at times and does strike and hiss. Like when touching his paws 🐾

[@BlakeNix]

Just shared you again today. I love your vids.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

You're the best!

[@odinikita4821]

i love this!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Key word Love. Thats what it's about.

[@andydavies5879]

Gabriel’s lovely, I love that purr! It’s a shame he hadn’t been able to make other friends, but seems happy enough. When you stroke him does he dig his claws in, like a domestic cat? (My cat will if I’m wearing jeans or something, but he knows not to if it’s against my skin.)

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Ahh the bun making. No, surprisingly I've not seen any cheetah or cub do this. I suppose it's just for cats what have retractable claws! Cheetahs can't retract them and maybe that is why they don't do it.

[@andydavies5879]

@@CheetahWhisperer Ah right, that would be why! :) Guess that’s why they are built for speed, not ambush.

[@propagandatechniques]

I hope so too.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Love Gabes...

[@creightonfreeman8059]

He needs one of those mechanical rabbits to chase like the racing greyhounds chase. That would give him play and exercise.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

That would be great... thanks for thinking of him. We have a zip line, but surprisingly some cheetahs don't fall for it and won't chase. Gabriel is one of those laid back cheetahs that does not chase things anymore. I can get him to chase me if I run past him but then catches me pretty quick. The staff has stated harnessing Gabriel for the 1st time in years... he allows it and now gets walks around the farm and into the game reserve. Hopefully he can be trained OFF lead and come back when called or tires. The reserve is sealed but 800 acres. We need hum back to his enclosure for his safety and others. He can't hunt. Won't and too used to getting food in a bowl. That is the incentive to get him back if we ever let him loose off lead and get him to follow us.

[@Jergling]

He looks like he'd appreciate a kicker toy. Bet you could make one out of firehose that would last him a while.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Kicker toy? Have to look that up.

[@dabanyaseen3018]

May Allah protect you all”.

[@bradpeterson9325]

Good man.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thx for being a fan...

[@matshapirimalesforever1821]

I love Cheetahs so much ❤

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Me 2. So wonderful and loving. But also so wild and beautiful.

[@amansingh-fx9lu]

I love Gabriel❤ and he loves you😉

[@CheetahWhisperer]

For sure. Th for watching my latest video! 🐆

[@amansingh-fx9lu]

@@CheetahWhisperer welcome

[@victoryT_T]

awwwww 🥺

[@CheetahWhisperer]

For sure... thx.

[@Ahmedkhan8802]

Hmmm. So his "Bad Boy Gabriel" years weren't just a passing phase. Ah, well, he's still a good cat with a worldwide following. Congrats on the 10 year bond - maybe he'll mellow out sometime during the next 10 and with any luck you'll be able to find a coalition brother match for him. (The fence fighting shots were a little jarring) Thanks for this video.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Yeah... I wanted to show some behavior as it is and not sugar coat it. I've had lots of videos that are very adorable but folks should understand these are still wild and can be dangerous. This project has a purpose to breed and rewild cheetahs, and I like showing their true nature, good and scary. Not bad, as a wild animal cannot be bad. It is they way they are. When cheetahs get much older, and their testosterone levels drop, they do mello. The females too with lesser estrogen levels.

[@propagandatechniques]

Maybe he can help raise a little cheetah.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I wish Gabriel would find a mate. He wants to breed but time is running out. He's 11 this year and that is old for a cheetah. Lucky to make 13... 😞

[@Keiry-dew-night]

I always wanted a pet cheetah but my parents said “it will eat us” so that means no but cheetahs are so fluffy!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Cheetahs didn't hunt and eat people. But they would stalk and attack very young children.

[@Keiry-dew-night]

@@CheetahWhisperer but cheetahs are the kindest big cats

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I would say yest to that. @@Keiry-dew-night

[@Keiry-dew-night]

@@CheetahWhisperer exactly 👍

[@ian1551]

while editing these videos you can set the audio track to "mono" which would fix the problem of it being panned all the way to the right

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thx I'll look into it. I use 7.1 surround desktop PC when editing these and don't realize anything going on. Some of the video audio in this vid is 5.1 surround and the all the other GoPro stereo.

[@ian1551]

@@CheetahWhisperer if you listen with headphones on some of the audio will be all the way to the right

[@BAROKKOFARM]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thx!

[@Ciaoo0o311]

❤❤❤

[@_immhaa_]

❤

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thx for watching one of my newest videos!

[@deandewilde4658]

Aw gabriel is the sweetest cheetah ever cudely stuborn and sweet i wish i could hug and pet gabriel but i cant sadly bevouse iam to young to go there on my own and i cant becouse of school but i can watch your. Video's and those make me happy too to see your AMAZING bond with gabriel i promise you one day ill have a conection with a big cat like you do with gabriel and untill then ill learn how to do that from your videos

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Save time and money so you can visit and volly at a place like this and get a similar experience.

[@deandewilde4658]

@@CheetahWhisperer i defently will

[@CHEESE._989]

Cheetahs are so silly it’s sad that they’re endangered

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I know... If they only got along...not fight each other. Thx for watching!

[@MASTERCRAFT938]

Hello there. :D

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Hi and THANKS for contributing to my channel!

[@grahamstrouse1165]

Do you guys ever try pairing cheetahs with dogs?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

No. It's best for single cheetahs that are male. But at a breeding / rewiling project there might be health and hormonal issues that cause problems. If you do mix them together, it should happen as cubs and pups so they are friends from the beginning. This may work for zoos.

[@Jak.Jak.]

I have a question? When you are with other animals, do you have to shower (or smell a certain way) when you are with Gabriel?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thx for the question. I always shower up and use most non scented soap possible. For several reasons. Keep things clean for the cheetahs, keep down the scents and chemicals in the soaps, and to have my smell more like me than soaps. And yes, then I wash up face and arms where I've touched them or they've licked me to keep diseases from mixing between animals, in case they have something unseen. I don't even let the dogs touch me before I head out, even though they push themselves on me to greet. Sorry dogs! When I get back.

[@branevans3705]

Hi puddy tat 🥰

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thx!

[@jbmaru]

What a friendship! Any compatible female friends for Gabriel?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

There once was, but she died of liver failure too young. He's mated with another female but produced no cubs. His sperm is viable. I had it tested. Maybe in the future, but time is running out. I want to expand my research into cheetah husbandry and collect and store semen from quality males. Get Universities to aid me in storing and keeping it and using it for captive artificial insemination. I have many ideas but can't start due to finances.

[@jbmaru]

@@CheetahWhisperer Thank you for your answer. As for company, he cannot stay with the second female on a day-to-day basis?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

@@jbmaru It's difficult introducing a female or male cheetah to another without either harassment to breed or attacking. Cheetahs have died doing it. Take for instance in India, they were not aware and let a female into a male coalition pen, and they attacked her which led to her death. Female cheetahs are solitary by nature and only visit males when in heat (in nature). You can have siblings of different genders raised up together, and they tend to be ok for life, but then the female won't want to breed in most cases. Keeping females and males separate it the best policy for a breeding center. Another male cheetah friend is the only viable answer for Gabriel. He had one friend who left the project long ago. I did not own him, but they were not aggressive to one another. But it's very risky, and you can't always be there if a fight breaks out. Then it's too late and serious injury and deaths occur. Another project tried introducing a teenage male to some male adult cheetahs and they killed him.

[@jbmaru]

@@CheetahWhisperer Thank you again, I had no idea cheetahs would be aggressive towards each other in general, even between genders.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

@@jbmaru There are occasions when it works but needs careful planning and matching and trial and error and observation.

[@I.ravi7]

Sir how can I meet with you.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

I'm not always at the project and have a career that helps pay for the cheetahs I own and cared for in South Africa. You can volunteer there. www.runningwildconservation.org I'm there only twice a year for some weeks at a time, unfortunately.

[@I.ravi7]

@@CheetahWhisperer Sir how do I tell you I love cheetahs more than myself. I want to spend my whole life for cheetahs protection but I live in India and there is no longer cheetah in my country so if I get chance to work with you I will definitely work and I salute you because you are doing good job.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

@@I.ravi7 There are really cool leopards in India too. You could look into the cheetah rewilding efforts there in India as well. As for me, I am only renting space at a cheetah project in South Africa with my 3 cheetahs until I can afford to break away with my own land and project there. Good luck! The cheetahs needs caring people.

[@I.ravi7]

@@CheetahWhisperer Hope we will meet soon.

[@ElenaKato25or6to4]

Does his tongue hurt you at all?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

It used too! Yes! Long sharp spines all over a cheetahs tongue. I had to grow a beard and not allow him to lick my arm in the same place too much and move my body IN the direction of their licks. I used to bleed from cheetahs grooming but now is better.

[@user-vt1wi1ji7c]

I LOVE CHEETHA! ODIO Y REPUDIO A LOS CAZADORES FURTIVOS!!!!!!

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Me 2!

[@deandewilde4658]

How are you doing dolph?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Doing Ok. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@deandewilde4658]

@@CheetahWhisperer good to hear merry cristmas to you too!

[@MAZEMIND]

88th comment :)

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Thx!

[@TheBaconWizard]

Could he not have a beautiful, sexy female cheetah friend?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Interestingly... Gabriel DID have a female companion living with him long ago. She died of renal failure, but they had to be separated long before that due to maturity and Gabriel harassing her. Male cheetahs live by themselves or with other male cheetahs (brothers mostly), unless they have sisters. They don't typically like new members of their coalition, but sometimes in the wild they do allow it. In the wild, even sisters separate from them. In captivity, you CAN have a sister and brother stay together for years without trouble. But that always begins when cubs together. Introducing a female later on is dangerous and one could be killed. I've heard of both male and female cheetahs dying from fights when introduced and left alone. It's really risky. I don't want any dog with Gabriel. Not natural and could cause disease harm.

[@msanjelia]

Why is Gabriel aggressive towards other male cheetahs? He obviously see's u as a coalition member.

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Aggression to other male cheetahs is very natural. In the wild coalitions of cheetahs via for control of essential territory and just like lions or leopards, they will fight each other' to keep the best territory. It is instinctual. Cheetahs have died in captivity and in the wild when coalitions of non-related cheetahs meet each other. The female cheetahs are WAY more tolerant of each other. These coalitions are usually made up of brothers, and they live together for life. Sometimes they allow a stranger to join as it benefits them or a sister (who eventually leaves for a solitary life on her own to mate and raise cubs). Most times they battle other males and will kill. That is why Gabriel is like this and most all other captive male cheetahs that are not related or grown up together. It can happen that a non-related captive male cheetah can get along with another, but not common. It takes time and the right personality of a cheetah to get along. But, then you really can't know for sure even months or years together.

[@msanjelia]

@@CheetahWhisperer thank you. I totally forgot that brothers stay togather and form a coalition.

[@ayasha89games66]

Why not get a female playmate?

[@CheetahWhisperer]

Cheetahs can live with their sisters if they grew up as cubs and not be interested in them sexually. Pairing a unknown female is very dangerous. Cheetah males don't live with other females in the wild, only males. A rare instance happens when a sister is part of a coalition of males but then leaves when matute to live put her solitary life. Male cheetahs will either attack, test her for breeding receptivness,or harass her to mate that the female dies from exhaustion if it can't get away. In captive world, the male will try and mate when she's not ready and cause fights. But she can't run away. There are certainly exceptions to the rule but it's just too dangerous. Cheetahs are so rare their lives cannot be experimented with. In India this year, their breeding/rewilding efforts lost a female when they brought her into a males cheetah camp. She was not in heat and was killed by them. I don't want a dog in there either. Needs to be natural, like another male cheetah. It's so iffy how it will go introducing a female to live with and maybe later they fight and one gets seriously injured or dies. Aldo, if a female cheetah lives with another female or male, she is less likely to get hormonal for breeding, which is the reason for this project.

[@dbarrett6001]