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Cheetahs

The Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, is a member of the cat family, Felidae. They hunt by sight and speed, rather than by stealth typical of other big cats. The fastest of all terrestrial animals reaching speeds of over 110 km/hour (60 mph) in short bursts, it is the only cat that cannot completely retract its claws.

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What is the cheetahs role in the biome tropical grasslands and savannas?

The cheetah is an apex or top level predator. There are no known predators for adult cheetahs however they can be killed by lions rarely. Cheetah's usually prey on smaller herbivores like Gazelles, Impala and Springbok. They don't have the size or strength to hunt down larger prey like zebra or wildebeest

Lions too are apex predators. They eat everything a Cheetah eats plus larger prey like buffalo, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra etc.

What kind of skeleton is a cheetah?

A cheetah has an endoskeleton, which is an internal skeleton.

Which countries is a cheetah native to?

leopards, as far as i know are native to Africa. but if you need more information, then research deeper, like in an encyclopedia.

How fast can a cheetah run a minute?

According to a quick web search cheetah's have been noted running 70 mph.

70 mph = 0.019444444444 miles per second

0.019444444444 mps = 0.000019444444444 miles per millisecond

0.000019444444444 mpms = 0.10266666666 feet per millisecond

or

0.000019444444444 mpms = 0.031 292 799 999 meters per millisecond

or maybe, 6767632033429856.3564000404000000000000030r4985u per second

What do black jaguars eat?

I really don't know and I am doing a report.

Do cheetahs eat horses?

They do not eat horses because they like smaller food go cheek somewhere else to prove me wrong.

What does the cheetah's energy come from?

From eating. The cheetah is an apex or top level predator. There are no known predators for adult cheetahs however they can be killed by lions rarely. Cheetah's usually prey on smaller herbivores like Gazelles, Impala and Springbok. They don't have the size or strength to hunt down larger prey like zebra or wildebeest.

How does the tail helps the cheetah to run fast?

A cheetahs tail has lots of muscles that helps it balance while its running. It is also connected to its spine to help it balance. When you see a cheetah run, you can see its tail moving around in a circle. Many other animals use their tails to balance.

Also, when a cheetah failed to catch something, it flicks its tail up to admit defeat.

Do cheetahs get worms?

Cheetah's certainly do have the a variety of parasites. Every living animal on Earth is subject to getting a parasite.

How do cheetahs benefit from adaptations?

Cheetah's ability to run at high speeds, the strength of their limbs, sharpness and strength of claws and teeth allow them to outrun and subsequently kill prey. All of these help them survive.

Why do cheetahs eat meat?

Because they are carnivores, and that is how they survive, and also how they keep kittens alive.

Is the panther a predator or prey?

Both. It is a hunter, yet humans hunt it for meat and fur.

Is a bear bigger than a cheetah?

Many bears are bigger than people, a few are smaller or the same size. They all are stronger than people.

What special abilities does the cheetah have?

The cheetah is the fastest land mammal in the world. The cheetah, can reach speeds of between 112 and 120 km/h in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m. It has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h in three seconds.

In terms of miles per hour, they can reach around 70 to 75 mph.

However, they can sustain the speed for only short durations, typically around a minute. If they continue to run at top speed for over that time, they will die of exhaustion.

How fast do full grown moose run?

A moose can run up to 35 miles per hour without a fmf exhaust

How fast was velociraptor?

A very fast dromaeosaurid, a top speed of 70kph is not hard for it. (59 mph).

Do cheetahs always go for the neck?

Cheetahs normally pick their cubs by the neck since that is the safest part of the body to carry them by. They usually carry their young ones to a safer place or a place with food.

Why do Cheetahs have tear marks?

Cheetahs use these tear lines to block the sun out of their eyes. Just like football player when they put the black make up on to get the glaring of the sun out of harms way. So cheetahs use these tear lines to walk around for new territory or hunting with running. That's why the cheetahs have tear lines
One way you can tell a cheetah from other spotted cats is by the dark lines that run from its eyes to its mouth. These lines are called "tear lines". These dark areas may help to protect the cheetah's eyes from the glare of the sun. Have you seen a football player have black lines under there eyes when they play? They protect their eyes just like the cheetah does.

What is the difference between young and old cheetahs?

The difference between a young and an old cheetah includes the size of the cat and the coat patterns. As the cats age, coat patterns become darker.