Cheetahs are not known as man-eaters. They are far less aggressive than other big cats and have been kept as pets at different points in history, including by the Ancient Egyptians and Ghengis Khan. They are hunted by farmers who believe they eat livestock, although studies suggest that cheetahs rarely do so. Cheetahs are not dangerous to humans unless provoked, and some zoos even allow for personal “cheetah encounters” to raise awareness.