But this relationship was exclusive to Kim - the cheetahs displayed their natural caution to any other human. Naturalist Kim Wolhuter reveals his extraordinary relationship with two cheetah cubs.

Cheetahs are blisteringly fast and can reach speeds up to 64 miles per hour in 3 seconds, making them the fastest land animals in the world over short distances. For comparison with humans, Usain Bolt ...

Don't get us wrong: You should not have a cheetah as a pet. We're just saying that, back in the day, some hardcore humans did. Cheetahs were actually extremely common pets in ancient Egypt ...

This story appears in the November 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. Anticipation ripples through the crowd. Fingers tighten around binoculars. Camera lenses snap into focus. No fewer ...

These pathologies can prevent a female from becoming pregnant. Their research changed the way that cheetahs are managed in human care. Now, keepers ensure females have an opportunity to establish ...

Scientists are working to overcome the conservation threats facing cheetahs like Freya. Due to human conflict, poaching, and habitat and prey-base loss, there are only an estimated 7,000 to 7,500 ...