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Questions and Answers About Cheetahs |
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| Where do cheetahs live? | Africa south of the Sahara; southwestern to
central Asia Habitat: They live in tropical grasslands, deserts, and temperate grasslands. |
| How big do they get? | Body: 3 1/2 to 4 1/2 feet; Tail: 25 1/2 inches to 31 1/2 inches |
| How much do they weight? | Males: 90 to 140 pounds. Males only slightly larger than females. |
| What do they eat? | small antelope and other small animals |
| What are their enemies? | lions and hyenas and humans( loss of habitat and prey) |
| What do they look like? | Slender, long-legged body. Coat is yellow with small black spots. Black "tear marks" run from the corner of their eyes, down the sides of the nose to the mouth. |
| How many babies do they have? | Average litter size 3 to 5 cubs |
| Do they have any special skills? | Cheetahs are the fastest land mammals. In short bursts can run up to 64 miles per hour. Go from 0 to 60 mph in 3 seconds. |
| Are there any special facts about them? | Cheetahs hunt using speed. Cheetahs can purr, but do not roar. They hunt during the day, not night. |
| Do they live alone or in groups? | Males live in groups called coalitions; females live alone. |
Resources:
National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia. Washington, D.C.: National
Geographic Society, 2000.
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