News Feature: Getting the world’s fastest cat to breed with speed [Applied Biological Sciences]

Cheetahs once rarely reproduced in captivity. Today, cubs are born every year in zoos. Breeding programs have turned their luck around—but they aren’t done yet. Cheetahs have a reputation as stubborn breeders. But the study of cats such as Fatir at the Smithsonian’s breeding facility suggests that a better understanding...

Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - December 9, 2019 Category: Science Authors: Amy McDermott Tags: News Features, Front Matter Source Type: research