For #cheetah cubs, playing with their siblings and their mother is an important part of life. While the phenomenon is challenging for animal behavior scientists to study, most researchers agree play has an important developmental role for predators, like #cheetahs. By engaging in play with their siblings and their mother, cheetah cubs are strengthening social bonds and cognitive ability, while also developing the skills they will need in the future, as wild predators. Cheetah have been observed

WATCH: These baby cheetah cubs are too much to handle in the cute category and appear to be having as much fun as anyone, or thing, on Earth! - San Diego Zoo Safari Park | Good Morning America

CUTE CUBS: Seven cheetah cubs were born at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute on July 9. Newly released video shows the "large and healthy litter of cubs" playing. | CBS Evening News

The R cubs are growing up so quickly! 🐾🦁 They’ve started eating off bones — a big step in building the skills they'll need one day to survive on their own in the wild. Each day, their unique personalities are becoming more and more visible, from bold and curious to calm and observant. Ayla definitely has her paws full keeping up with this lively bunch, but she's doing an incredible job as a mom — patient, protective, and full of love. It’s a joy to watch their little family grow 💛 #CheetahExp

Watch: Adorable cheetah cubs playfully jump around their mom. | National Geographic