| Common Name: | Cheetah |
| Scientific Name: | Acinonyx jubatus |
| Also Known As: | – |
| Type: | Cat |
| Classification: | Mammal |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Length: | 112 – 142 cm (44.1 – 55.9 inch) (excl. tail) |
| Height: | 75 – 77 cm (29.5 – 30.3 inch) (at the shoulder) |
| Weight: | 34 – 64 kg (75 – 141.1 lb) |
| Top Speed: | 120 kph (75 mph) |
| Life Span: | 8-10 years in the wild, 17-20 years in captivity |
| Migration Habit: | Does not migrate |
| IUCN Redlist Status: | Vulnerable |
| Population Trend: | Decreasing |
Cheetahs are Mammals that are a species of Cat. Their scientific name is Acinonyx jubatus.
These Mammals are Carnivores, and groups of Cheetahs are known as a Coalition.
Cheetah Habitat
Cheetahs can be found in many countries in Africa and Asia, these countries include Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Central African Republic, Chad, Ethiopia, Iran, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, South Africa, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Eritrea, and Eswatini.
They strive in habitats like shrublands, grasslands, savannahs, and temperate to hot deserts.
Cheetah Young
These Cats mature at the age of 1.5-2 years. Once matured, Cheetahs can have 1-8 young after a gestation period of 92 days.
Cheetah young are called cubs and, like most animal young, are extremely cute.
References: Wikipedia and the IUCN Redlist.
