Namibia Cheetah Conservation Fund

Aug 15, 2019 · Did you know that cheetahs meow and purr just like housecats? We look at the reason behind why these large cats can't roar.

Dec 3, 2021 · The cheetah ‘churr’ (or stutter bark) is another contact call. It is employed by mothers to call or encourage their cubs and by males to relocate their siblings and under other circumstances.

Nov 10, 2025 · Female cheetahs, particularly mothers, tend to meow more frequently than male cheetahs. However, males may also meow in specific social situations, such as greetings or displays …

Sep 2, 2025 · Discover why cheetah vocalizations meow and chirp instead of roar, revealing their unique anatomy and stealthy social secrets.

Apr 17, 2025 · Cheetahs are the only big cats that can meow due to their unique vocal cord structure. Unlike other big cats, cheetahs possess a larynx that allows them to produce a wider range of …

Aug 5, 2024 · Cheetahs make a wide variety of vocalizations including distinctive bird-like chirps, howls, purrs and even meows, but they never roar. Cheetah voice boxes lack a specific bone (the epihyal …