• GONADS125@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    They are prone to health problems, particularly those bred in captivity. Cheetahs born in captivity are prone to a disease similar to mad cow disease, which is believed to be transmissible and kills around 70% of the Cheetahs in captivity. It’s sad, but also pretty interesting. Source