You know what the poorest of the big cats is? Cheetahs, because cheetahs never prosper.
Bad jokes aside, a new month means a new edition of "20 Reasons."
1. At least the cheetah likes my joke.
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2. Big cats mean big tummy rubs, if you dare to get that close.
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3. Cheetahs watch each other's backs.
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4. They can climb. Very, very well.
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5. Who needs puppydog eyes when there are kittycat tears?
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6. They make a roadblock nobody will pass.
"What do you mean, move? You move."
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7. Super stealth
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8. They appreciate a good landscape
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9. They at least look like they're thinking deep thoughts
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10. Their babies are fluffy, playful little ones
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11. They know how important downtime can be
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12. Soft fur means soft pillows
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13. The way their ears go back when they yawn
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14. They're tasty! Or at least their fur is.
Evidently, anyway. I've never, you know, tasted cheetah fur.
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15. They have awkward teenage years, too.
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16. They make good happy faces, even with the painted-on teardrops
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17. Super-powerful legs for super-fast running
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18. They have whiskers just like any other cat
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19. They stay loyal to their parents as they grow up
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20. They've mastered the "Myspace pose."
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Previous "20 Reasons" posts, for your edification: It started with Saydrah's hedgehogs, and I retaliated with giraffes. Then came cuttlefish, penguins and foxes. It's Saydrah's turn next, and whatever she comes up with will be otterly adorable, I'm sure, so keep an eye out for it!
