Cheetah
A species of Cheetah, Also known as Southeast african cheetah, Sudan cheetah, Asiatic cheetah, Egyptian cheetah Scientific name : Acinonyx jubatus Genus : Cheetah
Cheetah, A species of Cheetah
Also known as:
Southeast african cheetah, Sudan cheetah, Asiatic cheetah, Egyptian cheetah
Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus
Genus: Cheetah
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Description
The generic name Acinonyx is composed of the Greek words ἀκίνητος akínetos "immobile" and ὄνυξ ónyx "claw".
General Info
Lifespan
10-12 years
Diet
Cheetah is primarily a carnivorous animal, specializing in hunting small to medium-sized ungulates. Its favored prey includes gazelles and impalas, yet it also consumes smaller animals when necessary. Its hunting method, characterized by high-speed chases in open terrain, heavily influences its dietary patterns.
Appearance
Cheetah is a sleek, medium-sized animal that displays a distinctive slender body with a small rounded head. Its soft fur contains a notable golden-yellow to light tan shade adorned with solid black spots. The thin, long tail ends with a bushy white tuft. While its overall size and appearance remain consistent through various life stages and across both genders, there are no subspecies-related attribute variations.
Behavior
Cheetah exhibits a fascinating blend of both solitary and social behaviors, with females generally solitary while males form small groups. It's notably diurnal, preferring to hunt during the day using its extraordinary speed. Marking territories via urine, cheetah displays a unique behavior of tripping up its prey during hunts. This species boasts endurance-oriented adaptations rather than strength.
Population
Decreasing
Scientific Classification
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