With these seven mischievous youngsters to keep her eye on, one proud cheetah certainly has her paws full.
Second-time mum Alwa gave birth to the cute cubs at Allwetterzoo Munster, in Westfalen, Germany in July, with the family often prowling around and enjoying their outdoor space.
Alwa previously gave birth to a litter of five with male Sambesi in 2024, before adding to their brood this year with one female and six males.
The pair are part of a breeding programme, with the species listed on the International Union for Conservation of Nature Red List.
Cheetahs can reach top speeds of around 70 to 75 mph and go from 0 to 60 mph in just three seconds, making them the fastest land mammals on the planet.
Their long tails, flexible, spring-like spines, powerful hind legs and semi-retractable claws are all built for hunting down prey at incredible speeds.
Cheetahs also have black tear-like streaks that run from the inside corners of their eyes down to their mouth, which help reduce the glare of the sun.
But unlike lions, cheetahs cannot roar – and instead purr, chirp, hiss and meow.
Females generally live a solitary life except when raising cubs, while males – usually brothers – live together in groups called coalitions.
Only around 7,000 to 10,000 cheetahs remain in the wild, making these latest youngsters a welcome addition to their species.
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