Cheetah Fighting to survive

Acinonyx jubatus

The cheetahs are found in south Africa to India Habitat The cheetahs are found in south Africa to India They live on long-grass plains. They need an environment with bushes, tall grass and other large plants in order to hide from predators.

Endangerment The main reason the cheetah is endangered is because of humans. destroying the habitat Humans killing their prey We cannot live without food and neither can they

Diet and hunting habits The cheetah is carnivorous It depends on sight rather then smell while hunting they scan the countryside with from a tree limb It can sprint 71 mph and can be maintained for 300 yards They hunt in groups

More hunting habits Other big cats chase only for a few hundred meters The cheetah can stalk its prey up to 3.4 miles If the catch the prey they will suffocate it by clamping down on its windpipe

Size An adult cheetah weighs 80-140 pounds is about 83 inches long. males are a little larger than females.

At 23 months a female is able to have offspring They have 2 to 8 cubs Gestational facts At 23 months a female is able to have offspring They have 2 to 8 cubs Cubs have manes to help hide them in tall grass

Bibliography http://www.cheetahspot.com/

Quiz Where can cheetahs be found? How long can a cheetah sprint at full speed Which are larger males or females? Why do cubs have manes? How long will a cheetah chase its prey