Did You Know That Cheetah Kill By Suffocating Their Prey? | The Lion Whisperer

Did You Know That Cheetah Kill By Suffocating Their Prey... This is just one of the many fascinating facts that Kevin shares today as he gives an update on the infamous 'Miracle Five' cheetah cubs that he rescued last year.
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[@maggie6479]

Thank you for saving them, Kevin. The world is a better place with them, and you, in it.

[@LionWhispererTV]

🙏

[@SteveV6206]

It sure is!

[@raymilan5307]

totally agree.

[@majackslelo827]

💯❤️🙏🏿💪🏿

[@emaaustin1620]

I agree Kevin makes the word a better place, and his show is a joy to watch and learn.......

[@shirleylaboy603]

They've come a long way since the scared little babies when you took them on. They are growing into lean, fit and gorgeous adult cheetahs. Thanks for the update Kevin. 🙂❤️

[@Ghostgirl1967]

Thank you for the opportunity to watch these wonderful cheetahs grow up 🤗🤗

[@katrinajayneskinner488]

What absolutely brilliant news that they made 6-7 kills and that they are making really good progress. Keep up with the great work Kevin.

[@LionWhispererTV]

Impressive progress! 🙏

[@Bostonn8]

Glorious and beautiful! Seeing them progress and grow has been an adventure!! 🥰🥰

[@LionWhispererTV]

Thanks Nate.

[@GoldCatPrincess]

Beautiful update on the current status of the Miracle 8.You have trained them marvellously well. Grateful thanks Kevin. A heart for each of them and for you and your team. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@patriciawhittier7255]

What can I say? You have done such a beautiful job of caring and respecting this amazing breed of cat. I feel like a happy grandma watching them play and learn from one another. You have found a very refined calling in raising these babes to young adulthood and following your heart since you began their care. Thank you again, Kevin and company for allowing me to share some of the miracle 8's moments.

[@hypervyper2010]

Wow wow wow!!! 🐆 🐆 🐆 🐆 🐆 🐆 🐆 🐆 How far they have come ! I remember when they were huddled into the shelter with the heat lamps, playing with the acorn squash , eating muscle meat and full carcass!!! So wonderful to see them play kill ! I agree that they aren't quite ready to be set free ... still growing and sharpening thier skills! Kevin what great work you have done! You are amazing !!! God bless you and thank you ! Have a blessed weekend 🙏 ✨️ 💖 🐆❤️🐆❤️🐆❤️🐆❤️🐆❤️🐆❤️🐆❤️🐆❤️💞💞

[@LionWhispererTV]

Thank you Claire ❤️

[@jenniferfrances8793]

Awe 😻 they are all grown up ❤️

[@lynnmunday4940]

Thank you for the update of the Miracle 8. I’m so very happy to see them progress towards strong agile wild cheetahs. Well done 😻

[@maryjomorra2865]

They are such beautiful animals.. so cool to see so many of them in a group.. Perfect pictures.. So cool to see them not bothered by you being so close out in the Wilds.. You're all one big happy family.. What a great accomplishment you all have done👍 I pray they stay safe Thank you all so much for your love and care of all the animals💖💖💖💞💞💕

[@LionWhispererTV]

Thanks Mary!

[@emaaustin1620]

It is such a happy moment to see them. I cannot stop smiling about them. I am sure they have no idea that they are spreading cheer to an old lady back in America.

[@jenniferedwards4874]

Love seeing them grow and learn to be wild cheetahs. Didn't know they suffocate their prey but it makes sense. I am happy that they are learning and will hopefully be successful when released into the wild. Thank you for all you do Kevin ❤️

[@LionWhispererTV]

Thanks for watching. We love bringing a better understanding of these special animals to the community.

[@irisf.9355]

Can't believe how big they've grown! They're beautiful!! Do the two groups of cubs mingle together or generally stay just with their siblings? Great video.

[@tanyajane1975]

Love makes you grow..that shows with these babies. They are amazing ❤ God Bless You all there❤ & the cheetah purr is everything😺😺

[@LionWhispererTV]

It's purrfect Tanya! 😉

[@lizc4899]

Wow!! They look so beautiful! They don't even look like the same little cubs. Thank you Thank you for sharing the experience with us as we all journey with you and team together to watch these amazing animals 👍😍♥️🙏 grow and changing!

[@srikanthsidd9959]

How cute are these cutie pies ❣️❣️🥰🥰

[@rolaine733]

They are absolutely beautiful. Enjoyed watching them play, and hearing the update on them. Love these animals so much 🥰

[@donnamealy4877]

What a wonderful update. It’s hard seeing “our babies” grow up and become young adults. It appears KRS will be successful in re-wilding these precious animals. Thank you so much! Ps- glad to see the scruffy one is still hissing and giving you grief. 😊

[@LionWhispererTV]

😂 Hissing skills - successfully honed!

[@jedsteelwell2354]

Simp

[@zoegainford8557]

It’s amazing how much they have grown, time flys quickly. It’s such great news that they have managed to hunt their prey. Let’s hope they are still successful in the wild as it should be. I wish them all the love and hope for the future. I’m really hoping they form a coalition as a better way to survive ❤️🐆❤️🐆

[@melvinmacaulay711]

This is amazing and you and the whole team are doing such great work with the miracle 8 appreciate the update!

[@LionWhispererTV]

Thanks Melvin - much appreciated 🙏

[@Trihard_7]

I never knew that cheetahs or any big cats suffocated their prey. Mind is blown

[@MiZzBee1]

I hope that's sarcasm lol

[@malumachado4561]

To prevent injuries I think. A hoof to the head will ruin your day.

[@prescindaduggan6707]

They are absolutely gorgeous cats, quite the vision of health and vitality. And they look like they are just having a wonderful time being what they are meant to be. Thank you all for tending to these precious earth-mates.

[@michaelcourtney3888]

The cheetahs look amazing. I feel like I'm watching my kids grow up. Great video!

[@LionWhispererTV]

Thanks Michael

[@SJane3]

Can you tell any of them apart by name or identifier? They look great, Kev!! Im so happy that you take us on this journey with you and your team! I have always loved wild cats, but your channel only adds more fuel to that fire! Love it!!

[@donnafunk]

Great update Kevin - amazing chance at a quality of life that you provided for the Miracle 8. ♥️🐾🐾♥️

[@LionWhispererTV]

Thanks Donna!

[@jrose353]

Do they still sort of separate themselves into the two groups they came in? So cute! Nice to see them making all this progress.

[@keithwald5349]

It's interesting how different cats have different techniques depending on their size, that of their prey, and the risk level, etc. I read that jaguars will sometimes pierce the skull, or insert their canines to separate vertebrae and sever the spinal cord. I think suffocation by throat constriction is one of the more common methods among many big cats, while "kiss" suffocation is sometimes used. Seems a grim subject, but only to us humans. Nature is a rough town.

[@Nino-bu9mj]

They look so comfortable and relaxed a far cry from when we first saw kevin take them under his wing. Impressive!

[@erikafreebird6449]

Thank you for all of your uploads and bringing us with you into your incredible world.

[@huntakilla1234]

Man, it felt like yesterday when those little potatoes were brought into the sanctuary, after their mothers tragically died. If it weren't for you guys, their lives would have been forfeit. And now they're huge! Super happy to hear that they're hunting on their own, and eating the entire carcass. Thank you for giving them a chance at life.

[@kellyjohnson3617]

I can’t believe how much they’ve grown since the last video. Last time they still looked like wooly cubs, adolescent cubs but still cubs. Now they look like adult cheetahs. Still young but that wooly scruff is gone. Now they look like the long, lanky, majestic beasts they were born to become. So great to hear their progress in becoming more and more self sufficient. I hope they can be returned to the wild so they can live the life they were born for

[@LionWhispererTV]

🙏

[@margeanblake4356]

Thanks for the update of these beautiful animals ❤ I love your dedication and passion!

[@LionWhispererTV]

🙏🙏🙏

[@ladylovely4265]

I never get tried of Kev’s “BYE”…. Amazing how they have grown👍🏽

[@buffFrank195]

Good to see the cheetahs getting so strong and big

[@sonofmyheart]

Yes. RIP their mothers who gave their lives to protect them.

[@embreis2257]

since the cheetahs are supposed to get back to live on their own in the wild again, Kevin keeps his distance. it is most visible in the cheetahs not greeting him like any of the other cats (or hyenas), running towards him, rubbing their heads at him and checking his scent or making sure he has the proper scent. good job. it probably would have been so tempting to befriend them.

[@pyrovania]

They are adorable and they purr. I would not be able to resist.

[@jenn1234]

What an awesome video......I just kept saying that they are sooooo beautiful!! It’s so nice to be able to see them up close. They have done beautifully and I am glad they are doing as well as they have. Thank you and your staff for the awesome work you have done with them 🙏🏼. I am so glad to be a part of such an important experience. ❤️ Have a great day Kevin and thanks for the update! 😄💙🐬🐆

[@SteveV6206]

Wow the Miracle 8 have gotten so big. Love this!

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

So glad you’re letting them take the time they need to fully mature, get fitter, and hone their hunting skills!

[@LionWhispererTV]

Thanks Cheryl!

[@harrietrose4718]

They are soo beautiful bless them 💖

[@ninapearman]

Cheetahs are my favourite of all the wild cats, their little faces and gangly bodies, irresistible creatures. Thanks for looking after ‘em Kevin & team. 💗🐆🤍.

[@oneworld4968]

Hats Off to Mother Nature ✊ Hats Off to You Kevin ✊ And Ofcourse THE MIRACLE 8 👍👍👍👍 God Bless Y'all ☺️

[@twyla2575]

Aw, they are miracles! Thank you Kevin and your dedicated team for taking care of these beautiful animals.

[@TrondBrgeKrokli]

I am very relieved to see these cheetahs return to the wild so easily, yet gradually enough for us to be able to watch your footage of their development. Thank you so much for doing this amazing work. All the best for the future, both to you and all the animals in your care. 😊❤

[@tiaelina1090]

They have grown so much and look so good. They are progressing in leaps and bounds, it is wonderful to see. What a privilege to see them thriving and learning the skills to survive. Thank you for this video.💖

[@evasellberg8889]

Thank you Kevin for this beautiful update of these fantastic miracle 8! I have a smile on my face now. They look so amazing, fit, alert and very beautiful. Thank you and your staff for doing this fantastic work!💕🙏

[@LionWhispererTV]

Thank YOU!🙏

[@jennifermiller7813]

They are growing up so fast and doing so well. Great to see this. Kevin you and your staff have done a great job.

[@CrissyLee88]

They are getting so big, it's so cool to see them becoming real cheetahs, I am so proud of them.

[@AmandaPaige71]

Look how amazing they all are! Y'all have done a great job and they're thriving! What a bittersweet day it's going to be when it's official release day! Ty and your crew for all you do for animals, Kevin. ❤❤❤

[@frantucker608]

They certainly do look just like cheetah all of a sudden - they grow up too fast!! Thanks for the update - loved it!! So adorable!!!!

[@mucefitadonelly9457]

They grew up so fast! Thank you Kev for recording this for us!

[@LionWhispererTV]

You're most welcome Mucefita!

[@shelley-anneharrisberg7409]

So happy they are coming along so well! 🐆They look so chilled at the end their just resting in the shad😅

[@qwanyin6423]

Good to see them in such fabulous condition. Do the littler ones get protection / food from the older 5 ? Does the Open have a den or rockpile for shelter ? And how will they learn / awaken instinct to fear & outwit larger predators ? Tx for another thrilling view of Cat life at the Sanctuary folks 💞

[@catherinefrye7269]

Wow! They are growing really fast! I remember them when they were babies. They are Beautiful and thanks for sharing them again!❤🤗

[@KatherineUribe-1]

These cheetah subadults are absolutely gorgeous! They are so big now! I'm happy, and astounded, that they are making their own kills. Please keep us updated on their progress.💕🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆💕

[@LionWhispererTV]

Will do, thanks Katherine! 🙏

[@sallyruss4574]

THANK YOU KEVIN FOR ALL YOU DO TO HELP THESE ANIMALS THAT ARE AT THE MERCY OF MAN! God Bless You as this is what you're MEANT TO DO!!! YOU ARE LOVED!!!

[@juliebrady8583]

A big thank you for helping these beautiful creatures.

[@AntheaNairhappyA]

Such a success with the 8 cheetahs, so good to know of their progress 👍🥰

[@sallypuz6697]

Wow! Absolutely fantastic ! What a long way! The eight cubs have grown into magnificent athletes ready to develop their sprinting skills that will allow them to hunt and escape in case of danger. What a wonderful video! Thanks for the update. Can't wait to hear more about their progress...

[@mattfolmer7481]

I've always had a fascination with cheetahs, so it's really wonderful to see them growing up to be strong, healthy, and capable. You and your team are doing amazing work, Kevin.

[@rachelbarrie5359]

Yeah I agree Kev ... one step at a time. The cheetahs will be ready when they are ready, there is no rush. Can you please consider filming a hunt if it's possible? Will you keep giving us updates once they are released? I would love to know if they become parents ... but no, one step at a time ... no rush. Love this 🇳🇿 er

[@beckyquick3655]

Thank-you for this touching video. I've missed you!!!

[@laurajarrell6187]

Lion Whisperer, Kevin, wow they are beautiful! I remember at the San Diego Zoo, back in early 70s, we were told that cheetah were always liked by royalty because they are so easily tamed. Even captured a bit older than is usually needed for a wild animal. I've never learned different. I wonder how long they'll stay together. I've also heard, more recently that they have a low gene pool and suffer from inbreeding. But TV shows are notorious for getting science wrong. These guys sure don't look it. It will be scary to leave them unprotected. Yet, I doubt if they'd stayed with their mothers, all 8 would have survived. You've given them a huge head start over their wild kin. More time and nutrition has them prime! Thankyou for the beautiful update, even in the heat, lol. 👍💖🐆💙🥰✌🐆

[@caseyleichter2309]

Omigosh, they're so beautiful, and so comfortable with themselves. What a joy to see! I have some questions: 1. How long will they be in "soft release" (where you stock the area with prey animals)? 2. Will they ultimately be released within a sanctuary/protected area? 3. Will they stay with their siblings, or eventually split off into smaller groups or even go solo?

[@blackmonday738]

Can't get enough of these babies, they don't know how lucky thet are to have you and yr staff!! Have a beautiful 4th of July Kevin and Everyone.!!🎊🎉🎊

[@sandraperry4221]

Kevin, You have done an amazing job with these majestic cats!! The world is a better place because of you!

[@lynne0410]

Gosh I almost missed this. I was watching HERD elephant Sanctuary when you popped up. I enjoy the cheetah updates. Baie dankie

[@angelapellino885]

Thanks for your work. So beautiful to see how they have grown and how happy they seem✨❤️❤️❤️✨

[@LionWhispererTV]

❤️

[@amandajpuryer8286]

Absolutely loved seeing this update. Are the other 4 cheetah in the same area, or have they moved further out? It's good to see they know how to manage on their own now.

[@judithcampbell1705]

You and your team have done an amazing job with the Miracle 8. They are looking great! It's wonderful to see them all again. Thank you Kevin for all you do. 🙏 Praying for the cheetahs success and long life.

[@nbaas1736]

Thank you so much for caring and saving the beautiful angels ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@laurawilcox8320]

I'm so glad to be a part of this journey!!!! Thanks for letting me into this world!!!! They look great!!! 😍

[@saraheyre4243]

Well done for caring and bringing them up they are beautiful❤

[@vincentcollins5225]

Thank you so much for this video Kevin I still so very much wish and pray that I could be you for just one entire day and do what you do I'm so very envious and jealous of you I'd like to be the one showing love to cheetahs leopards lions and hyenas man I really want to be you and have your job there at your sanctuary so bad it's all I ever dream wish and think about daily anyway I love you Kevin and take care of yourself and all your wild beautiful cats

[@dineshthakur1934]

They grown so big Amazing job from Kevin and his crew.

[@LionWhispererTV]

🙏

[@dennisswaim8210]

Fantastic! A preview of more good things to come. Before long Kevin and company will be rehabilitating and returning many more big cats to the wild. Great work, God bless!

[@o9ne3ir7]

This was the best update to hear! This totally made my morning how these miracles were doing! Truly such an inspiration, how much you have helped these cheetahs come so far from babies to almost fully grown adults. I think I am going to get so emotional when you let them go, that's going to be such a sad day, but I'm glad they are not going yet. I just have one question, did we see a combination from the 5 and 3 together, or was it just the 5 or the 3, have they come together in one big group? Thanks, Kevin so much for giving us these updates!

[@lindajohnsonbuntah1542]

They look so content and healthy! I'm curious how you will prepare them for the dangers in the world, specifically lions and hyenas wanting to steal their kills and even kill them. I can't imagine how frightening that would be for them, since they have always been the apex predators in their little world. If it were me, I probably would never feel confident about releasing them back into the wild. But I trust you, Kevin, to do everything possible to achieve that end.

[@aayushavichal-3815]

Because of your care they have grown up so wonderfully. Your a legend kevv

[@Utahraptor1987]

Aww, they grow up so fast. I remembered when they made their debut on this channel when they were just cubs. They were so cute and tiny and they had those fluffy white mantles on their backs. Now they’ve gotten so big and they are learning to hunt antelope for themselves. I’m sure they’ll do alright once you’ve release them back into the wild.

[@Ru-gv2if]

You can see they still are so young yet Thank you Kevin for taking such good care of the 8 ❤️

[@alexcraig8543]

This entire drama has been a really amazing and unexpected joy to see. From their tragic start of life, to now flourishing at the Sanctuary, and ultimately heading on to a bright future.

[@brendatravis7041]

Thank you for this update Kevin. It's wonderful to see how much they've grown and progressed. They are so beautiful.

[@hisimagenme]

I've no doubt you guys are in tune with these gorgeous cats and will know it's time when it's time. Until then, thank you for loving them and caring for them enough to let them go. Smiles and blessings...

[@SamanthaN92]

I can't believe how big the miracle five has gotten! 😱 It seems like just yesterday they were these small cubs 🥺

[@heartsgoing]

They are so beautiful!!

[@carolk2786]

OMG!!!...Yes, they have become truly "Cats Of THE WILD" with your knowledge of what and how they should be in the wild...I love this with the Cheetahs and am thinking that maybe this will be your new venture in the future to take on these new tasks!!!...You have done soo much for the ANIMAL KINGDOM of all kinds, and I hope that everyone can see how much it really is a much needed reality for what is going on!!!🥰...

[@poornimawagh72]

These cheetahs are just gloriously amazing creatures. Thank you Kevin for taking such excellent care of them and all the animals under your care. You're making a HUGE difference on this planet.

[@LionWhispererTV]

Nice of you to say, thanks Poornima!

[@DemonDarakna]

Hey, if there are any hunts filmed, we would love to see them (at least members or in a newsletter). Also, is there still an inner separation of 5 and 3? Thank you for this update and video, they are really beautiful creatures.

[@jill9837]

I also wanted to know if, when you do release them, will they be released together or separately? It's been a real kick watching them grow, thanks for the opportunity Kevin.

[@joany11swatch14]

Although I’m full aware it nature, I would not want to witness a kill. Can’t stomach that.

[@yuxuancheung3085]

Male Cheetahs can build a coalition, like brothers, sometimes even non related males, Female Cheetah will live a solitary life

[@bea-ftloa1142]

@@joany11swatch14 you & me both! I know the circle of life, ecosystems, etc. but what for them it’s just a meal, it’s suffering for the other animal.

[@joany11swatch14]

@@bea-ftloa1142 yes. Exactly my thoughts. I love all animals and although it is nature I still feel sorry for the other animal too.

[@zanetadavies5796]

The cheetahs are thriving 😍 what an absolute credit to Kevin and his team . 👏 They have grown soo much and looking absolutely fantastic 😍

[@AndrewSRapp]

Cooper's hawks, unlike most hawks, choke out their prey.

[@shonahudson170]

It's very good to hear that the miracle 8 cheetahs is doing extremely good 😻 beautiful animals

[@katehurford8340]

What an incredible job the team is doing, guiding these wonderful cheetahs. Will they stay together as a group when the leave the Sanctuary, or will they have their own territories. Amazing work Kevin and team. 💚💚

[@deniseyoung4494]

Wonderful update of these cutie pies! Kevin, it sounds like you have grown attachwd to them i think that's awesome! I'm glad you're not releasing right away too.! Thanks for sharing!🙏💕❤

[@ale1022]

As always - thank you for another fantastic clip. Always a lovely treat at the end of the week.

[@cannabiscraftsman1278]

wow they are big now! GREAT to here that they are hunting their own food now too, becoming more and more wild by the day it seems👍

[@neilcastro836]

Kevin these kittens have become proficient killers‼️ how beautiful they have turned out to be and they respect you and know their limitations when it comes to you. Excellent video Kevin 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@moa3810]

Humanity has no hope but by people like Kevin who care for the well-being of these animals. If we don't treasure and save these living beings we can't save ourselves.

[@annagarcia5587]

They look so majestic, glad they are learning the things they need to for their sustainability. Great work!!! ♥️🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆🐆

[@AsIseeitPattiDail]

"Curiosity killed the cat. Satisfaction brought him back"! That's the entire quote.