This posting is for me and showcasing my friendship and trust with Gabriel The Cheetah. I've known him for two years now but only get to see him about twice a year. I knew him as a cub and spent much of my volunteer spare time at Cheetah Experience with him. I think he remembers me every time I show up because he becomes very affectionate.
I also point out the difference in feeding stances the lessor cats have as opposed to the Big Cats. Cheetahs are considered a 'lessor cat' because of their ability to purr and specialized bone in their throat (hyoid) that vibrates and results in purring. Big Cats like leopard, lions and tigers don't purr but make chuffing, growling, bellowing, roaring, and grunting sounds. I noticed a difference in how they feed as well and have a theory.
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Hey Gabe, here you go Gabe, Gabe, Gabe, Gabe, Gabriel, Gabriel, Gabriel, here buddy, good
boy Gabe, good boy Gabe, over here buddy, over here buddy, good boy Gabe, right here,
here you go buddy, right there, there you go buddy.
One of my favorite activities is feeding time.
I enjoy watching the cats eat.
Notice Gabriel's four-paw stance while feeding.
I've noticed all the lesser cats do this, which cheetahs are considered. It's in
stark contrast to leopards, lions, and tigers, which normally lay flat with
their elbows down when feeding. On today's menu, raw chicken leg. And some that sit,
stand, and lick their food. Lions, leopards, tigers, and jaguars are
considered the true big cats. Big cats like leopards, lions, and even hyenas are
known to kill lesser cats like cheetahs. I think it's why these lesser cats have
this feeding stance. They need to bolt away from danger at a moment's notice. A
cheetah will yield its kill to another predator, even a man. They won't fight for
it. But, when you've earned the trust of a cheetah like Gabriel here, I can hand
feed his food to him from his bowl. He respects the trust. You can hear him purring.
That's friendship, man. You can dig in a cheetah's bowl and hand feed it to him.
That's friendship, man. Most feedings are non-interactive. The bowls are left behind
and collected later. I like Gabriel, so I stuck around to see what he would do
afterward. That's friendship, man. Normally, they walk away and digest, but Gabriel thanked me.
Good boy, Gabriel. Good boy. Come and see what I'm eating. Oh, I'm going to say thank you.
Oh, bloody lips and mouth. Good boy, Gabriel. Good boy. Come and see what I'm eating.
Oh, I'm going to say thank you. Oh, bloody lips and mouth. Yeah, bloody lips and mouth.
Just kind of a thank you for, you know, feeding him. Look at his stomach, man. It's almost
extended. Sit down there, buddy. Sit down there. His scalp's already sore from earlier,
but it's worth it. But it's worth it. I realize it's quite unsanitary, and I wash up thoroughly
afterward. Good boy, Gabriel. Good boy. Hey, good boy. Good boy. I allowed him to give
me a hug like he used to do as a cub. Good boy, Gabriel. Good boy. You're welcome, Gabriel.
That's what you should do. Give the classic Gabriel a hug. That's nice. You remember,
that's what you used to love to do. If you like this video, please share it and give
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when he was 10 months old. Join my coalition and subscribe.
