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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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Why do deserts make a good habitat for cheetahs?
cheetas are a type of animal which like to live in desert
How many cheetahs are born or hatched in the litter?
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.
How long can a cheetah run in one burst?
they run at up to 75 miles per hour but can only run for up to 65 sec. because there body over heats. that's why they rest a long time after running.if they don't rest or go over that time there body over heats which leads to brain damage which will lead to death
What do lions learn from their parents?
Lions learn from their parents how to hunt and survive.
They would learn how to hunt, and how to live by themselves
Why does cheetah have eyes on the front of its head?
it needs to have 3d depth and you can not get that when the eyes are on the side of your head.
they need this because they a predators
How does a tiger kill large prey?
Tigers, leopards, lions, and snow leapards kill large prey using asphyxiation. They bite the animal on the throat or around the muzzle to suffocate it. Jaguars, however, have an extremely strong bite force, and they kill their prey by biting it on the skull, crushing the skull.
Why does a cheetah hunt in the morning and in the late afternoon?
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
They hunt at times when the sun is not at its peak. It cannot run fast & chase prey when the sun is shining at its hottest.
How big are cheetahs and what do they look like?
cheetahs have spots on their fur to camoflauge in with the enviorment. The chest of the cheetah is deep and the waist of a cheetah is narrow
A pack animal is a domesticated animal used to carry heavy items, or a wild animal which lives and hunts in packs.
The so-called 'tear marks' on a cheetah's face are designed to absorb sunlight and thus prevent glare from impairing the cheetah's eyesight, even when the sun is bright. If cheetah's did not have 'tear marks,' the yellow fur on their faces would reflect much more light into their eyes and make it more difficult to see when there was a lot of sunlight.
Can the cheetah's skin be made into cheese?
Cheese is made with animal milk, especially from cows, goats, sheep, and not from the skins of any animal, cheetah included.
Is a cat walking a innate or learned behavior?
It is completely a innate behavior, that's like asking if we walking is innate or learned
cheetahs mainly eat meat. they eat ANY kinds of meat!!
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.
meat of course
How does a cheetah get along with people?
Cheetah have been domesticated. Noble men use to ride with a cheetah on the rump of the horse. When game was spotted the cheetah was made to give chase.
Are cheetahs allergic to anything?
No cheetahs are not allergic to anything. They have not had any allergic reactions to anything yet.
