Cheetah Brothers to Make Debut at National Zoo
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Three cheetahs named after characters in the Harry Potter books will make their public debut tomorrow at the National Zoo.
Two-year-old brothers Draco, Granger and Zabini arrived at the zoo last month from the White Oak Conservation Center in Florida. They were brought to D.C. to help bolster the zoo's participation in the nation's cheetah breeding program.
The cheetahs spent their first 30 days in the National Zoo's quarantine facility, where veterinarians and animal-care staff evaluated their health.
The zoo, which has studied cheetah breeding for more 25 years, plans to use a combination of natural and artificial methods to breed the animals.
Over the years, the zoo's artificial insemination technique has resulted in eleven litters and 20 cubs.
