For cats, it is until they reach physical maturity. Tigers reach physical maturity at 17-24 months, but I don't know about cheetahs; it's usually about the same time for most cats.
Two years
Lion cubs are typically around 12 to 13 inches long (30 to 33 centimeters) at birth. They usually weigh between 2 to 4 pounds (0.9 to 1.8 kilograms). At this stage, they are born blind and rely on their mother for care and protection as they grow.
Cheetah cubs may stay with the mother for up to nearly 2 years.
Cubs may stay with the mother for up to two years.
The gestation period for jaguars typically lasts about 93 to 105 days. After this period, a female jaguar usually gives birth to a litter of one to four cubs. The cubs are born blind and rely on their mother for care and protection as they grow.
A baby lion, or cub, typically develops in its mother's womb for about 110 days, which is roughly 3.5 months. After this gestation period, the mother usually gives birth to a litter of 1 to 4 cubs. The cubs are born blind and rely heavily on their mother for care and protection in the early weeks of their lives.
Mother and cubs remain together for as long as 26 months, though the average is 15 months
4 years
Lion cubs live with their mother between 2- 2 1/2 years at the latest.
A jaguar typically cares for its young cubs for about 1.5 to 2 years. During this time, the mother jaguar teaches the cubs important hunting and survival skills until they are independent enough to fend for themselves.
The gestation period for a lioness is typically about 110 to 120 days, or roughly three and a half to four months. After this period, she usually gives birth to a litter of one to four cubs. The cubs are born blind and rely heavily on their mother for care and protection during the early weeks of their lives.
Mother lions usually stay with their cubs for about 2 years. During this time, they nurse, protect, and teach their young cubs essential survival skills before they become independent.