The cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, is an animal that is well known for it’s speed. It’s characteristics are unique in comparison to other cats, like lions, leopards, and servals that inhabit the african continent. Each of the cats in Africa adapted to their own particular niches as environmental factors pushed them to different ecological climates than where their ancestors lived. This is part of the reason as to why the cheetah is remarkably different than other cats that live in Africa. Additionally
Earle E. Williams The cheetah Jesse Arreola Grade 7 Science May 11 2015 I am going to tell you some basic facts about the cheetah. The cheetah lives in Africa mostly in the bottom of Africa there is around 7,000 cheetahs there. The cheetah is a mammal which means they eat animals. The cheetah is a carnivore it means they eat animals such like gazelles; wildebeest calves, impalas, and smaller hooted in their habitat. The cheetah’s fur helps the cheetah camouflage which helps
Did you know a cheetah can go from zero to 60 mph in a matter of seconds? The Acinonyx jubatus, also known as a cheetah, is the world's fastest land mammal. These animals are very graceful and able to go very high speed to get their prey. Cheetahs are carnivorous animals that can live from 10 years to 12 years. They are about 3.5 - 4.5 ft wide and their tail adds an extra 25.5 - 31.5 inches in width. They Weigh from 77 - 143 pounds. In this summary, I Will talk about how they hunt, their diet, breeding
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