Cheetah Acinonyx jubatus
Catch them if you can! The cheetah is one of the fastest mammals, capable of running at speeds over 50 miles per hour!
ORIGIN:
Subsaharan Africa and Iran
HABITAT:
Grasslands and deserts
HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
45-160 lbs
Length: 4-5 ft
DIET:
Antelope, ostriches and small birds
PREDATORS:
Lions, leopards and hyenas
NATURAL DEFENSES:
Sharp teeth
REPRODUCTION:
3-month gestation
THREATS:
Human hunting
LIFE EXPECTANCY:
17 yrs in human care
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