Cheetah
Published on Nov 19, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
CHEETAHS
Photo by Rob Valkass
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POPULATION
- There are only about 10,000 cheetahs left
- Only about 100 in Asia, and small amounts scattered throughout Africa
- Asiatic Cheetah-Acinonyx venaticus,
- King cheetah
Photo by Arno Meintjes Wildlife
LIMITING FACTORS
COMPETITION
CHEETAHS ARE IN COMPETITION WITH LIONS FOR GAZELLES, BUT ALSO WITH HUMANS FOR GAZELS
Photo by Paul Mannix
Predation: since cheetAhs are slim and weak, larger animals like lions, hyenas, and leopards steal their kill, or even kill their Cubs.
Photo by MacJewell
DISEASE
- There have not been any signs of a disease that have killed a large number of cheetahs, there have been some known to weaken the immune system which can lead to death.
Photo by euthman
COSERVATION
THERE HAVE BEEN MANY RESERVES AND STRICT HUNTING LAWS. THEY HAVE ALSO BEEN CLOSELY MONITORING CHEETAH GROWTH BY TRACKING MANY OF THEM WITH RADIO COLLARS AND OTHER TRACKING EQUIPMENT.
Photo by Tscherno
LIFE HISTORY
Photo by EarthTouch
SOCIAL GROUPS
- Females usually stay alone, but male can sometimes be in groups of 2-3 male to protect land
Photo by Becker1999
GROWTH
- 3-4 weeks infant
- 4-5 months adolescent
- Fully adult at 15 months
- 3-5 cubs annually
Photo by spencer77
HUNTING
- They hunt by running and trying to bite the jugular
- They bite and don't let go for anywhere between 15-25 min
Photo by slinky2000
KNOWN FOR SPEED
- Can reach 70 mob is 6-10 sec
- O-45 in 2 sec flat
- Very strong tail (acts like a rudder)
Photo by J_Richard_Link
