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Big Cat Facts: Cheetah

The Cheetah(Acinonyx jubatus) is a big cat that can be found in Africa, but can also be found in the Middle East. The Cheetah is the fastest land mammal on earth; it can run at speeds up to 98 km/h(61 mph). The Cheetah is classified in the order Carnivora, and the Family Felidae

Cheetahs live in three main social groups: 

  1. Females and their cubs
  2. Male “coalitions”
  3. Solitary males

Physical Characteristics

A Cheetah’s head is small and rounded, and its snout is short. There are  black, tear-like stripes on a Cheetah’s face. The coat is usually tawny to creamy … Continue