The cheetah has suffered a dramatic 90 per cent decline over the past century and has become extinct in 18 countries of its original range. Since water can be very scarce in its native land, cheetahs have the ability to survive without water for 3 to 4 days. 90% of Cheetahs born die with in the first 3 months, 50% of which are destroyed by predators. Due to this, watering holes are very dangerous. It was such a rare treat to see these cheetah at a watering hole while the sun was setting.