Cheetah
By Andrew Sturtevant
Classification Order
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Mammalia
Order:Carnivora
Family:Felidae
Genus:Acinonyx
Species:A. Jubatus
Evolutionary Relationships
Lion
Panther
Leopard
House Cat
Tiger
Cougar
Habitat
Cheetah's live in the upper middle of Africa, and the southern most part of Africa
Diet
Gazelle
Deer
Impala
Hares
Guinea Fowl
Social Interactions
Cheetahs don't mate for life, they only mate until the children can handle themselves and they hunt on their own.
Speed
cheetahs can reach up to 93 km/h while running and hunting.
Endangerment Status
Cheetahs are very endangered due to poachers.
Size and Weight
Size: 30 inches at the shoulder
Weight: 110-120 pounds
Behavior
Mating: cheetahs only mate to take care of their young
Protective: cheetahs are very protective of their territory
Interesting Facts
A cheetah's feet don't touch the ground for more than half of the time it's running.
Interesting Facts
Cheetahs are very vocal. They make a unique bird-like sound called a "chirrup" when they're excited or calling their cubs. They can't roar like lions or tigers, but they do growl, hiss, snarl, moan, bleat and purr.