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The two main prey of the cheetah are Gazelles and impalas. Cheetahs hunt them by using their incredible speed and agility to chase down and catch their prey, usually targeting the weaker or slower individuals in a herd.

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How fast can a cheetah hunt its prey?

By running up to 46 mph a cheetah can hunt its prey from 3-9 min.


How do cheetah get their food if needed?

they hunt for there prey


What are the two main prey of the cheetah?

The two main prey of the cheetah are gazelles and impalas.


How does a cheetah use speed to hunt?

It catches its prey after chasing it with its speed.


How much space does a cheetah need in a zoo?

Enough for it to hunt for its prey and run around.


How does the cheetah learn to survive?

The female cheetah teaches her offspring how to hunt and kill prey, what animals to kill and how to avoid predators.


What animals do cheetah's usually hunt?

Cheetahs hunt by chasing the animal, mostly during the day when other predators are sleeping. The cheetah is the fastest animal on land. They can run up to 70 miles per hour! Since the cheetah is designed for speed and not long distance running, they sneak up on their prey to get as close as possible before the sprint. The cheetah will stalk a prey animal, and when it is not paying attention, the cheetah leaps out and runs toward it. The cheetah will try to trip the animal by pulling its legs out from under it as they run.


Why do you think a cheetah's speed is an advantage to the animal?

A Cheetah's speed affects its ability to hunt. The faster the Cheetah, the more likely it will be able to catch its prey, thus the advantage in its speed comes to fruition.


What does the cheetah do at night?

Cheetahs hunt primarily throughout the day, but geographical variations exist. For instance, cheetahs in the Sahara and the Masai Mara hunt after sunset to escape the high temperatures of the day. In the Serengeti they hunt when the lions and hyenas are inactive.


Do cheetah's hunt in the day because they are afraid of lions and leoperds who hunt at night?

Lions and Leopards are nocturnal animals. Due to their stocky build, they do not have the speed and agility a cheetah does. A Lion and Leopard rely on the fact that their prey cannot see in the dark, they are able to move in on animals being stealthy. A Cheetah on the other hand, has the speed to capture prey in most cases, with ease.


Where does a cheetah gather food?

They hunt down their prey kill them collect the bodies and eat them where their territory is located, also known as the wild.


Do cheetas eat gazelles?

Yes. Cheetah's are too small to hunt down and kill a full grown zebra or a buffalo. A zebra calf is about the size that a cheetah can tackle and hunt. Gazelle's, Impala and Springbok are the usual prey species as they are around the size that a cheetah can catch and kill.