(NN) RIP Runako

[Leonard and his bud Snuffles]

When I volunteered at the local Zoo, I got to pet these guys several times. They purr VERY load. The video shows a extremely playful Runako who generally was not near as social as his brother Jafari. He did rip my pants when his claw snagged, but I never felt a thing.
http://herald-review.com/news/local/scovill-zoo-cheetah-runako-dies/article_43e610bd-0851-51c6-8309-4808961ba75f.html

Runako by the fence and brother Jafari.

 

[nowhavethreebears]

How sad the loss of such a beautiful creature. How cool that you were able to interact with them up close.