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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 does the cheetah eat and how does it get its food?
Cheetahs eat mainly antelopes, and small mammals. They often lose their kills to more powerful predators like lions and hyenas, so when a kill is made the cheetah eats quickly, after a short rest.
Yes. They are extinct in many parts of Asia. Land use change has been a major factor in the Cheetah's ecosystem. Hunting, habitat degradation and fragmentation, desertification, and direct killing of wildlife that the Cheetah preys upon are all factors responsible for the chronic decline of the Cheetah in Asia.
The Asiatic Cheetah exists in very low numbers, divided into widely separated populations. Its low density makes it more likely to be affected by a lack of prey through livestock overgrazing and antelope hunting, coupled with direct hunting by humans. Cheetah's were widely hunted by humans for decades and that is the main reason for their drastic decline in numbers.
Though the African cheetah is found in more numbers than their Asian cousins, they too are threatened due to habitat loss and hunting.
How are cheetahs and jaguars are alike and different?
Cheetahs are big cats and jaguars are big cats.Cheetahs and Jaguars are mammals and have sharp teeth.
The difference between a cheetah and a jaguar is a jaguar has a more square face and more muscle's. And a cheetah has less muscle's and a more circular face.
Is a jaguar stronger than a cheetah?
Yes.
Cheetahs are built for speed, they're the fastest land animal. To become that, they have sacrificed a lot of robustness and strength.
How do instincts and migration help a cheetah survive?
it helps them by telling them when to wake up and where to go
Does the cheetah live in the desert or the rain forest?
It would not survive long in the desert not many animals live there. They live in the Savannah.
Cheetahs live on the African savannah. This is not a desert, but is a very dry environment. There are not many trees on the savannah, but there is lots of grass and small bushes. The cheetah needs open space in order to run, and would not be able to run as far in a forest.
No. Cheetahs prefer open country, but not that open.
yes
How fast can a male cheetah run?
Cheetahs have been observed to reach 70 to 75 mph (112 to 120 km/h) in short sprints.
How long do cheetah cubs drink milk from their mothers?
Cheetah's mate and reproduce all year round. They don't have any mating season as such. After a gestation period of around 90 to 98 days, a female give birth to a litter of upto 9 cubs. But, the average litter size is between 3 to 5 cubs. The cubs weigh an average of 150 to 300 grams at birth and stay with the mother for approximately 2 years. During this period, the mother protects her cubs and feeds them milk.
Male cheetahs take no part in raising the young ones. The females do it all by themselves.
Is a cheetah better than a puma?
A puma is a lot stronger and has bigger teeth than a cheetah. Also, a puma is usually tawny colored but can range from red to yellow, while a cheetah is mostly golden-lightish brown and have dark brown or black spots ranging from 2-3 cm.
What animal has gold fur and black spots?
Animals that have black fur would include dogs, cats, squirrels, panthers, horses, Tasmanian Devils, wolves, owls, seals, ducks, swans, bears, lambs and monkeys.
Why should people help save cheetahs that are endangered in Africa?
because they are living creatures just like humans and people have other ways to get money other than killing inocent animals
What is the fastest speed at which tiger run?
Depending on the individual Tiger, between 55 and 60 kph, but only for very short bursts, unlike the ability of a Cheetah to sustain top speed (110 - 120 kph).
What do they call a baby cheetah?
Cub
A baby cheetah is simply called a cheetah cub. They rely on their mother's to teach them how to hunt, thus stay with the mother until they are two years of age.
How many gallons of water do cheetahs drink in a day?
a cheetah only needs water once a week because it is hard for it to find water.
Why are cheetahs named Acinonyx Jubatus?
the cheetah got its name from a Hindi word meaning "spotted animal".
What animal uses disguise to protect itself?
chameleon ( blends in ... unseen )
silver back snake ( disguises itself as dead , emitting smells to fool the hunter into believing its been dead for days , so it may move on.
that stick bug from bugs life, im not sure what its called but i know its a real insect and it poses as a twig to avoid danger.
Is the King Cheetah an endangered species?
The King Cheetah is a genetic mutation, not a subspecies. The King Cheetah is not listed as an individual species. They are listed by the IUCN Red List with a status of "Vulnerable" and a "population trend of decreasing". For more details, please see sites listed below.
How long do wolves take care of their own babies?
No. Wolves care for their young for several years before chasing them off to be on their own. Sometimes wolves never leave their parents' pack if there is enough room and food for them to stay. It depends on the resources available. Either way, a wolf never abandons it's pups when they're just over a month old, wolves aren't even fully grown until they are at least 2 years old.
What is a cheetah call when they are little?
A young cheetah is usually called a cub- just like a lion.
Is the top running speed of a fox 30 mph?
Yes, the swift fox has been seen to run 60km/h but that's like 40 mph.
Cheetahs do not lay eggs. Cheetahs are mammals and produce their young through live birth.
Cheetahs eat primarily hoofed mammals weighing less than 90 pounds, including gazelles and young wildebeest. They will also eat smaller game such as hares, warthogs, and birds.
A cheetah is a carnivore so it eats only meat. Depending on its habitat, its diet can change a little, but those that live on the grass plains of Africa eat small antelope, rabbits and other small mammals.
It is a carnivorous animal, so it hunts and eats whatever it catches: deer, buffalo, zebra, sheep, goats and even humans. A cheetah will NEVER eat what it doesn't kill.
Cheetahs are carnivores, which means they eat meat. They eat antelope, gazelles and other animals that weigh around 40kg. Cheetahs stalk their prey in the tall grasses where they blend in...not exactly camouflaging, just hiding.
When chasing their prey, cheetahs can get up to 65mph in just a few seconds! If the prey can stay alive for that long, the cheetah will get overheated and give up the chase. Not only that, but if cheetahs stay too long in open plains, other predators like lions can come and steal their food.
Hunting by vision rather than by smell, cheetahs take medium-sized mammals such as antelope, gazelles, young zebras and young wildebeests, guinea fowls and hares. These are the primary meals of the apex predator, keystone species, and highly-endangered cheetah.
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