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Cheetahs use their speed and camouflage to hunt prey. Gazelle's, Impala and Springbok are the usual prey species as they are around the size that a cheetah can catch and kill.
They lie hidden in the grass and move close to its unsuspecting prey. When they are around 100 to 200 meters near the prey, they pick up a burst of speed and tackle the prey. They go for the throat thereby suffocating the prey.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoCheetahs use their speed and camouflage to hunt prey. Gazelle's, Impala and Springbok are the usual prey species as they are around the size that a cheetah can catch and kill.
They lie hidden in the grass and move close to its unsuspecting prey. When they are around 100 to 200 meters near the prey, they pick up a burst of speed and tackle the prey. They go for the throat thereby suffocating the prey
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∙ 12y agoThey are taught how to hunt by their mothers in the period from their birth until their mothers leave them
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Do cheetahs learn to hunt?
Yes, cheetahs learn to hunt from their mothers.
Do little cheetahs learn to fight and hunt?
yes, all cheetahs learn to fight and hunt as when their mother abandons them when they are strong enough they have to defend themselves as they may look like easy prey. And they won't survive without learning how to hunt. The cubs learn this by copying the mother and playing pounce on the mothers tail and then eventually, by instinct they will start to know how to hunt. to defend it self in learns this by playing 'rough and tumble' with its litter mates.
Do female cheetahs hunt?
Yes. Female cheetahs hunt for their cubs and they need to teach them so they need to know how to hunt.
What to cheetahs do?
they hunt and run
Do cheetahs hunt vultures?
No.
Do cheetahs live in prides?
Cheetahs do not form prides like lions do. Female cheetahs are solitary, prefering to hunt alone, and only associating with males for mating. Male cheetahs sometimes will hunt together.
Why do cheetahs hunt for food?
the hunt to eat.they hunt antelope species in particular.
How are humans a predator of cheetahs?
humans hunt and sometimes kill cheetahs. very sad.
What is the king cheetah's pray?
King cheetahs hunt the same animals as normal cheetahs do.
What strong senses do cheetahs have?
cheetahs noses are very good sense
What do cheetahs like to do?
they like to hunt and run
Do cheetahs hunt for food?
Yes, they are not scavengers.
