Southern cheetah

"During hunting, the cheetah sometimes makes sharp turns. The tail then provides balance."

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CheetaAcinonyx jubatus jubatus

  • Habitat

    Africa and Iran

  • Food

    particularly Thomson's gazelles

  • Lifetime

    12 years

  • Weight

    21 to 72 pounds

  • Length

    1.12 to 1.50 meters

  • Number of youngsters

    3 to 5

  • Wear time

    3 months

  • IUCN Status

    Vulnerable

  • EEP

    Yes

120

km/h, which is the top speed of a cheetah

72

kilo, that's how heavy a cheetah can get

3

months is the gestation period of a cheetah

Raging

The Southern cheetah, also known as a cheetah, is the fastest land animal in the world with a top speed of 120 km/h (120 mph). Its muscular legs and slender stature allow it to run very fast for a short period of time.

Single mother

Per litter, the cheetah usually gives birth to 3 to 5 cubs that stay with her for a year and a half to two years. The female raises the cubs alone, without help from the father. At birth, the cubs are already completely spotted.