1. 5
2. taurine
3. cheetah

Great poses, they're really lifelike! And here's an interesting tidbit regarding cheetah's claws, that I was originally told about by a friend from South Africa.

"The claws on the cheetah are slightly different from those of the tiger (or other cats) and are often described as being non-retractable. This is actually incorrect.

All the usual ligaments found in other cats are present in the cheetah, however this cat has no protective sheaths of skin covering the claws so that they are clearly visible at all times, even when in a relaxed position.

The shape of the claws is also different; they are muchshorter and straighter in the cheetah (an exception to this is the dew claw which grows long, curled and sharp to aid in hunting)."

Cheetahs are my favorite of the big cats, they're very charismatic. :)

-Molly