A 24-hour livestream lets you watch adorable newborn cheetah cubs at the National Zoo

NPR | By Ayesha Rascoe

Published October 11, 2026 at 6:15 AM MDT

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If you're looking for an (adorable!) break from the news, we have a furry suggestion: The Smithsonian's cheetah cam, showing five cheetah cubs bonding with their mother.

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Ayesha Rascoe

Ayesha Rascoe is the host of Weekend Edition Sunday and the Saturday episodes of Up First.

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