CHEETAHS

CHEETAHS

• scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus
• habit: african grasslands
• physical characteristics: tan and white fur with black spots, and a long tail that is used for balance.
• status: endangered
• size: up to 4.5 ft long without tail, and up to 90 cm tall.

MORE ABOUT CHEETAHS

• life span: 10-12 years in wild.
• diet: carnivorous (mainly antelope)

FACTS ABOUT CHEETAHS

• cheetahs are the fastest land mammal in the world with a top speed of 75mph.
• the cheetahs acceleration speed is 0 to 60 in 3 seconds.
• the lines under cheetahs eyes act like the lines that football players use to block the sun out of there eyes.
• The cheetah is the only living member of the geinis Acinonyx
• cheetahs only need to drink once every 3-6 days.

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