I will never forget the thrill of standing just feet away and watching this cheetah family for several hours while on a safari in the Masai Mara in Kenya. These four cubs were honing their skills chasing each other, pouncing and playing. They will watch their mother closely over the next two years learning everything they need to know to survive and coexist with lions and other large predators. Using the termite mound (about 20 feet tall) as a watch tower, this mother can keep a close lookout for possible danger, prey or just watch the sunrise.”