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Animal profile Β· African Savanna
πCheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
Hunts on open plains where it has room to reach blistering top speed.
DietCarnivore
SizeUp to 65 kg
Lifespan10β12 years
ConservationVulnerable
Good to know
- The fastest land animal β over 100 km/h in seconds.
- Black 'tear marks' cut sun glare while sprinting.
- Unlike most cats, cheetahs can't fully retract their claws.
Where the Cheetah lives
Endless golden grasslands dotted with flat-topped acacia trees and muddy waterholes. Hot all year with dramatic wet and dry seasons, typically 25β35Β°C.
Read more about the Cheetah on Wikipedia β