Take a look back at some of the milestones the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute’s cheetah team has celebrated since the breeding and conservation program began. Allison Cook The first ...

When Echo’s five cubs were born last fall, their exact lineage was unclear. A genetic analysis conducted by Smithsonian scientists revealed the truth. Mike Bock Cheetah cub, 'Right Shave', pictured in ...

Cheetahs are famous for speed, but their temperament is often overlooked. Unlike many large cats, cheetahs tend to be naturally anxious, easily stressed by noise, change, or unfamiliar surroundings.

A new study from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) is helping make headway in an area of animal management that has historically proven challenging: the breeding of cheetahs under ...

The planet’s last stronghold of wild cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) is losing genetic diversity at an alarming rate according to a new study from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) and ...