Cheetah Sounds - Guepardo

The cheetah says…chirp? You might expect these big cats to utter a loud roar, like their lion, tiger and other wild feline cousins. However, cheetahs are the only big cat that cannot roar! While cheetahs do make other cat-like noises such as growls, purrs, hisses and bleats (a sort of meow), they are incapable of roaring. But these cats do make another type of distinctive, and surprising, sound: a bird-like chirp. Also known as a chirrup, this sound is often made by baby cheetahs but also by adults. The sound can have various meanings, indicating the animal is excited, upset or afraid. Chirps are also used frequently by female cheetahs to communicate with their young cubs. The sound can easily be mistaken for an actual bird call or may sound more like a high-pitched bark. Check out the cheetah's chirp, and other amazing sounds, for yourself!

Use this app to learn about amazing and unique cheetah sounds! You can even use these sounds as ringtones!