SAN DIEGO, Calif. -- The San Diego Zoo Safari Park is showing off its newest cheetah cubs.
The female cubs were born Sept. 1 and are receiving around-the-clock care and bottle feedings. The cubs' mother has been unsuccessful at raising litters in the past, so the staff decided to raise the cubs.
The nearly 3-week-old cheetah cubs weigh about 3 pounds each. Zoo officials say the cubs are developing rapidly. The staff also says the two have playful personalities, and were already swatting at each other when they were just a few days old.
The San Diego Zoo's newest female cheetah cubs play together in this September 2014 photo. (San Diego Zoo Safari Park)
The San Diego Zoo's newest female cheetah cubs play together in this September 2014 photo. (San Diego Zoo Safari Park)
The San Diego Zoo's newest female cheetah cubs play together in this September 2014 photo. (San Diego Zoo Safari Park)
A San Diego Zoo staff member plays with one of the park's newest female cheetah cubs in this September 2014 photo. (San Diego Zoo Safari Park)
One of two new female cheetah cubs at the San Diego Zoo is seen in this September 2014 photo. (San Diego Zoo Safari Park)
One of two new female cheetah cubs at the San Diego Zoo is seen in this September 2014 photo. (San Diego Zoo Safari Park)
The San Diego Zoo's newest female cheetah cubs are seen in this September 2014 photo. (San Diego Zoo Safari Park )
A San Diego Zoo staff member bottle feeds one of the park's newest female cheetah cubs in this September 2014 photo. (San Diego Zoo Safari Park)
Two female cheetah cubs are seen at the San Diego Zoo in this September 2014 photo. (San Diego Zoo Safari Park)