Cheeta

"During hunting, the cheetah sometimes makes sharp turns. The tail then provides balance."

Cheeta

  • Acinonyx jubatus jubatus

    Scientific name

  • Afrika en Iran

    Habitat

  • met name Thomson’s gazelles

    Food

  • 12 jaar

    Lifetime

  • 21 tot 72 kilo

    Weight

  • 1.12 tot 1.50 meter

    Length

  • 3 tot 5

    Number of youngsters

  • 3 maanden

    Wear time

  • Kwetsbaar

    IUCN Status

  • Ja

    EEP

Wist je dat?

  • 120

    km/h, which is the top speed of a cheetah

  • 72

    kilo, that's how heavy a cheetah can get

  • 3

    months is the gestation period of a cheetah

Raging

The cheetah, also known as a cheetah, is the fastest land animal in the world with a top speed of 120 mph. Its muscular legs and slender stature allow it to run very fast for a short period of time.

Single mother

Per litter, the cheetah usually gives birth to 3 to 5 cubs that stay with her for a year and a half to two years. The female raises the cubs alone, without help from the father. At birth, the cubs are already completely spotted.

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