Cheetah - Wikipedia The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat and the fastest land animal It has a tawny to creamy white or pale buff fur that is marked with evenly spaced, solid black spots The head is small and rounded, with a short snout and black tear-like facial streaks
Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, Facts - Britannica Cheetah, one of the world’s most-recognizable cats, known especially for its speed Cheetahs’ sprints have been measured at a maximum of 114 km (71 miles) per hour, and they routinely reach velocities of 80–100 km per hour while pursuing prey Nearly all cheetahs remaining in the wild live in Africa
Cheetah | Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Cheetahs have slender, long-legged bodies with blunt, semi-retractable claws Their heads are small with high-set eyes A black tear mark runs from the inner corner of each eye down to the mouth A cheetah's teeth are small when compared with other big cats, which accommodates their larger nasal passages that enable quick air intake
Cheetah | Species | WWF - World Wildlife Fund Cheetahs are big cats known for being the world’s fastest land mammal, reaching speeds of up to 60-70 miles per hour They can be differentiated from other big cats by their narrow shoulder blades and long limbs, which they use to reach their top speeds
Cheetah | National Geographic Kids Cheetahs are famous for their tawny coats covered in black spots, each arranged in a unique pattern to help the animals identify one another Bold black stripes streak like tears from the inner
Cheetah - Facts, Diet, Habitat Pictures on Animalia. bio Unlike other large African predators such as lions or hyenas, cheetahs are most active during the day; this way they avoid competition for food with these animals Cheetahs live in three main social groups: females and their cubs, male "coalitions", and solitary males
10 top cheetah facts! - National Geographic Kids Join us in a thrilling chase with the fastest land mammal on Earth… Get ready to meet one seriously fierce, fast and fur-ocious feline with these fascinating cheetah facts! 1) Nearly all wild cheetahs can be found in sub-Saharan Africa, where they roam open, grassy savannah plains and open forests
Cheetah - African Wildlife Foundation There are five subspecies of this big cat It is slim and has muscular, long legs — in relation to its body size when compared to other cats — a small, rounded head that is set on a long neck, a flexible spine, a deep chest, special pads on its feet for traction, and a long tail for balance
11 Cheetah Behaviors That Reveal Their Shy Nature Cheetahs display distinctive behaviors when approaching watering holes that reveal their acute awareness of vulnerability Unlike lions that might drink casually or even lounge near water, cheetahs approach water sources with extreme caution, often spending 15-20 minutes observing from a distance before approaching They typically drink in