The cheetah is a large felid of the subfamily Felinae that occurs mainly in eastern and southern Africa and a few parts of Iran. source
The cheetah is a large felid of the subfamily Felinae that occurs mainly in eastern and southern Africa and a few parts of Iran.
the cheetah was first described by Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber in 1775. source
the cheetah was first described by Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber in 1775.
The cheetah is characterised by a slender body, deep chest, spotted coat, a small rounded head, black tear-like streaks on the face, source
The cheetah is characterised by a slender body, deep chest, spotted coat, a small rounded head, black tear-like streaks on the face,
The cheetah has long thin legs and a long spotted tail. Its lightly built, slender form is in sharp contrast with the robust build of the big cats source
The cheetah has long thin legs and a long spotted tail. Its lightly built, slender form is in sharp contrast with the robust build of the big cats
The cheetah reaches nearly 70 to 90 cm (28 to 35 in) at the shoulder, source
The cheetah reaches nearly 70 to 90 cm (28 to 35 in) at the shoulder,
The cheetah weighs 21–72 kg (46–159 lb). source
The cheetah weighs 21–72 kg (46–159 lb).
The cheetah taller than the leopard, it is notably smaller than the lion. source
The cheetah taller than the leopard, it is notably smaller than the lion.
The cheetah's coat is uniformly covered with nearly 2,000 solid black spots. source
The cheetah's coat is uniformly covered with nearly 2,000 solid black spots.
Cheetahs are active mainly during the day, with hunting their major activity. source
Cheetahs are active mainly during the day, with hunting their major activity.
Adult males Cheetahs are sociable despite their territoriality, forming groups called "coalitions". source
Adult males Cheetahs are sociable despite their territoriality, forming groups called "coalitions".
Females Cheetahs are not territorial; they may be solitary or live with their offspring in home ranges. source
Females Cheetahs are not territorial; they may be solitary or live with their offspring in home ranges.
Cheetahs are carnivores and eat mainly gazelles. source
Cheetahs are carnivores and eat mainly gazelles.
Cheetah mainly prey upon antelopes and gazelles. source
Cheetah mainly prey upon antelopes and gazelles.
Cheetah will stalk their prey to within 100–300 metres (330–980 ft), source
Cheetah will stalk their prey to within 100–300 metres (330–980 ft),
Average Cheetah lifespan in the wild : 10 to 12 years. source
Average Cheetah lifespan in the wild : 10 to 12 years.
Cheetah size: 3.5 to 4.5 ft; tail, 25.5 to 31.5 in. source
Cheetah size: 3.5 to 4.5 ft; tail, 25.5 to 31.5 in.
