Smithsonian Releases Video of Baby Cheetahs

cute – adj. having a pleasing and usually youthful appearance

attraction – n. something interesting or enjoyable that people want to visit, see, or do

diversity – n. the quality or state of having many different forms, types, ideas, etc.

conservation – n. the protection of animals, plants, and natural resources

bottleneck – n. a section of road or highway where the traffic moves very slowly

characteristic – adj. the special qualities or traits of a person, thing, or group

breed – v. to keep and take care of animals or plants in order to produce more animals or plants of a particular kind

species – n. a group of animals or plants that are similar and can produce young animals or plants

huddle – v. to come close together in a group

adorable – adj. very appealing or attractive : very lovable

cutiepie – n. an attractive person : cutie — often used as an informal way of addressing a lover, a small child, etc.

genetic code – n. the rules or structures relating to genes passed along from previous generations