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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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What special feature does a cheetah have to catch its prey?
speed
Does a cheetah have special vision to catch its prey?
no a cheetah uses speed to catch its pray. the cheetah hides in the grass and sneeks up on its pray
Can a lion catch a cheetah?
Yes. Gazels are among the Cheetah's favourite prey species.
What special features do tigers have?
They have the black stripes to blend in with their surrounding habitat to help catch prey.
How does cheetah get food and digest it?
A cheetah will expell almost 99% of its energy when using its blazing speed to catch its prey. The internal temperature of a cheetah will increase exponentially during its race to catch the prey. Once caught and killed, the cheetah will lie next to its prey and rest before feeding. Then as any other predator of its nature, the cheetah will eat with others.
Can an African wild dog catch a cheetah?
African wild dogs will prey on cheetah cubs.
What are two prey of the cheetah and how does the cheetah hunt them?
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.
Why is the cheetah meant for speed?
To catch their prey, like gazelles. Gazelles are fast, so cheetahs have to be fast to catch them
Why does the cheetah need fixed leg muscles?
so they can still run, and catch prey
How does a Cheetah adaped to the environment?
A cheetah has adapted spots and its savannah-like color.Its longer legs have made it easier to run and catch prey.
What Is A Stingray Special Features?
can poisin its prey
What is stingray special features?
can poisin its prey
