Cheetah

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

How long does it take a cheetah to go from 0 to 60 miles per hour?

3 seconds	1 second
15 seconds	7 seconds

GALLERY

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