1. Cheetah By:Mikayla Woods

2. Classification and Description Acinonyx Jubatus Feline Adult size 80-140 pounds Golden or yellowish fur/ black spots

3. Biome Africa, South Africa, Asia and India Grasslands plains or semi-desert Hot dry lands Migrates

4. Life Cycle Lifespan 7-12 years Have cubs every 20 months Three weeks old teeth appear Weigh 10 ounces

5. Adaptations Flexible spine Tail for balance Tan colored fur 62 miles per hour

6. Reasons for Endangered Status Many predators (hyenas, lions humans and jackals Humans destroy habitat Starvation Killed for their fur

7. Conservation Donate money Make posters Educate others Help maintain the balance of nature

8. Fun Facts Very curious Avoids other animals’ territory Hyenas and lions rob cheetahs Love trees

9. Resources CheetahsLivesciencefunfacts.com Grimbly,Shona, “Endangered Cheetahs” Riggs,Kate, “Amazing Animals Cheetahs” Interestingfactsoncheetahs.com Barfuss, Matto, “My Cheetah Family”