cheetah

You probably know that cheetahs are the fastest animals on earth. And if you didn't, well there's a fact for ya. But we've got 10 more pretty crazy facts about cheetahs that not many average joes know about. If you want improve your database of random useless facts (we actually think they're very useful, especially for trivia), keep on reading and soak up that knowledge. 

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Bingwa, the 4-year old St. Louis Zoo cheetah, has more than just lived up to her name. "Bingwa" in Swahili means "champion" and what a more than fit name for the new mother of 8 cubs! What makes this so amazing is that, this is the first time a cheetah has given birth to eight adorable cubs at a zoo! Quite the accomplishment! (The average litter size is three to four cubs)

h/t: Majestic bunny

Dogs have long been considered man's best friend, but their characteristics of loyalty and protectiveness have also earned them the lesser known title of "cheetah's best friend." That's right; dogs are being used more and more frequently to assist in conservation efforts to preserve the endangered cheetah in captivity.  

The tiny big cats are from two litters that were born less than a week apart! You can read more about them here.

To learn more about the troubles facing cheetahs and how you can help, click here.