Vision is a cheetahs greatest asset because without its binocular vision, the cheetah would not be able to locate its prey in. The asiatic cheetah is a big cat found in iran and is the only cheetah subspecies indigenous to asia. They sometimes also eat wildebeests and zebras when hunting in packs. Diet and hunting techniques cheetah facts dell cheetah centre. Cheetah is an indian word, which means spotted one. Fiction and nonfiction books about cheetahs animal fiction, animal fantasy, xenofiction, natural history, nature, etc. King cheetah is a rare species of cheetah that is characterized by a unique pelt pattern. These species were predators that lived in the pleistocene era in north america, about 2.
Fun facts, pictures and information on cheetahs kindle edition by smith, jacob. Complete collection of cheetah facts for kids that will help you in learning all about cheetahs. When cheetahs run fast they use their tails to help them steer and turn in the direction they want to go, much like the rudder of a boat. Cheetah cubs begin to grow independent of their mothers once they are between thirteen and twenty months. Cheetahs are part of the big cat family and while they cant climb trees, they. They eat mostly mammals that weigh approximately 88 lb. The cheetahs habitat is mainly the open savannas and grassland areas in various parts of africa. We have gathered complete information on what do cheetahs eat and listed down all the animals that are part of cheetahs diet along with their pictures. The cheetahs slender, longlegged body is made for speed. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading cheetah book for. My all about cheetahs book workbook african animal unit study cheetah.
About cheetahs cheetah facts cheetah conservation fund. Cheetah facts the cheetah is the fastest land animal reaching speeds as fast as 70mph the cheetah can accelerate to 60mph in as little as 3 seconds cheetahs are maternal animals. Mary meinking introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of cheetahs. Although cheetah focussed the book provides information relevant to the study of broader topics such as wildlife conservation, captive breeding, habitat management, conservation biology and. Although once cheetahs lived throughout all of africa and parts of asia, todays cheetah population lives primarily in the southern and eastern parts of africa. After a chase, a cheetah needs half an hour to catch its breath before it can eat. Cheetahs typically reach 6794 cm 2637 in at the shoulder, and the headandbody length is between 1. There is one photo on each page and one paragraphs of text from wikipedia about the animal.
Gazelles especially gazella thompsonii, impalas aepyceros melampus, other small to mediumsized ungulates, plus calves of larger ungulate species are the primary diet of cheetahs. Fun facts about cheetahs is part of the fun facts series written by different authors that follow the same formula. The tail of cheetah acts like a boat rudder, helping the animal to steer. It usually chases its prey at only about half that speed, however. Like this video if you want to see more videos about animals. Biology and conservation is a valuable resource for the regional and global communities of cheetah conservationists, researchers, and academics.
We showcase the facts about cheetahs including speed, diet, habitats and more. The tear marks serve to enhance the vision of the cheetahs by preventing glare of the bright tropical sun. Because of this, cheetahs must do most of their hunting during morning hours in order to utilize optimal lighting while avoiding higher, midday temperatures. Namibia, africa has the largest population of cheetahs. The cheetah is the fastest land animal on the planet. Baby cheetahs called cubs fall prey to lions, leopards, hyenas, wild dogs and eagles. While the asiatic cheetah resembles the african cheetah, the two are different subspecies with the asiatic cheetah being slightly smaller than. Fastest mammal on land, the cheetah can reach speeds of 60 or perhaps even 70 miles 97 or 1 kilometers an hour over short distances. Cheetahs live in the savanna so they eat gazelles, wild beet calves, impalas, birds, antelopes, and smaller hooved animals. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report writers alike. Cheetah facts, pictures, diet, habitat, characteristics. Photograph by boris diaw, author of the nat geo kids book hoops to hippos.
Cheetahs hunt a variety of animals from rabbits to small or young antelope. The fastest land animal in the world, the cheetah is a marvel of evolution. Cheetahs are considered to be endangered animals in that only 12,400 species are left in more than 20 different african countries. With few trees to block their vision, cheetahs can use their excellent sense of sight to spot prey, which include antelopes, gazelles, and hares or rabbits. Cheetahs use their bold black lines around their muzzle to make several facial expressions. Gazelles especially gazella thompsonii, impalas aepyceros melampus, other small to mediumsized ungulates, plus calves of larger ungulate species are the. Dec 8, 2015 the fastest land animal within the world, the cheetah is a marvel of development. Cheetahs mainly prey on small to medium sized antelope such as springbok, impala and duiker. A cheetah can cover up to 20 feet in just one stride with its powerful legs. Cheetah facts speed, prey, food, wild, interesting information. These cats cant roar, but they can purr like domestic cats, on inhale and exhale. Mother cheetahs valiantly try to defend their cubs, but are usually unsuccessful. Known for being the worlds fastest land animal, the cheetah is a large feline that can run up to 75 miles per hour in short bursts to cover distances up to 1,600 feet and accelerate to over 60 miles per hour within just three seconds.
The vast majority of cheetah habitat is unprotected today, which means cheetahs often end up in rural communities where farmers and community members perceive them to be a threat and kill them. Their diet is made up primarily of smaller antelopes including springbok, steenbok, thomsons gazelle, impalas, and duiker. In this section of my website i will be talking about what cheetahs eat. The cheetah acinonyx jubatus is a large cat native to africa and central iran. Examples of these kinds of animals are impalas and gazelles. Come see cheetahs run and learn amazing cheetah facts in this amazing video about an endangered animal. Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting read for animal lovers and report. Cheetahs are diurnal carnivores meaning that they rely on daylight to spot their prey. Cheetah facts for kids with a narrow waist and slim body, cheetah s body is covered by several blackcircled spots that measure 2 3 cm 0. A well known fact is that the cheetah is a carnivore, a meat eater. You are going to learn about its scientific classification, appearance, body parts, special features, size, weight, strength, speed, population, habitat, diet, predators, lifespan, adaptations, life cycle, conservation and many more things along with pictures and videos. There also is a small population of cheetahs in iran.
These big cats are quite nimble at high speed and can make quick and sudden turns in pursuit of prey. It takes the animal only 3 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 kmh. The prey species on which the cheetah depends have evolved speed and avoidance techniques that can keep them just out of reach. Cheetahs have enlarged parts of the respiratory system.
Colorful spreads, fun facts, diagrams, a range map, and a special reading feature make this an exciting. Facts about the cheetah by national geographic the cheetah is the worlds fastest land mammal. Cheetahs mostly eat animals that are under 88 pounds like gazelles such as the thomsons gazelle and the grants gazelle. Cheetah facts, pictures, diet, habitat, characteristics april 26, 2017 by admin leave a comment cheetahs are the fastest land mammal in the world and they are considered as one of africas most powerful predators for their great speed when chasing their prey. You certainly wouldnt be able to catch up with them. Also i will talk about how often do they eat and drink. Facts about the size of cheetahs fully grown cheetahs reach the height to shoulder of 2.
They are members of the family felidae, which includes the tiger, lion, jaguar, leopard, snow leopard, and other big cats. Introduces readers to the life, diet, habitat, behavior, and physical description of cheetahs. However, they also include warthogs, rabbits, birds and the. The asiatic cheetah is the most rare of all cheetah species. Cheetahs are tan in color with black spots all over their bodies. Adapted for speed, it is capable of reaching speeds of more than 68 miles per hour in just over three seconds and, at top speed, their stride is seven meters long.
While other big cats mostly hunt at night, cheetahs are diurnal. Also, cheetahs are mammals and there fur is very valuable. See more ideas about cheetah, cheetahs and animal facts. With a narrow waist and slim body, cheetahs body is covered by several blackcircled spots that measure 2 3 cm 0. Cheetahs were trained by man for hunting as long as 3000 bc. They can also be distinguished from other big cats by their smaller size, spotted coats, small heads and ears and. As a truly carnivorous animal that depends on meat for survival, the cheetah utilizing its speed to hunt various prey. The coat is pale goldbrown in color, fading to white on the animals undersides. Cheetah likes to eat four species of antelopes which are common reedbuck, impala, gazelles, and nyala. The cheetahs back, sides and legs are covered with around 2,000 solid black spots.
Hunting fast twitch muscle fibers provide power over endurance, and cheetahs have up to a 20% higher concentration of these. Cheetahs for kids cheetahs are such cool animals and run seriously fast. The decline in cheetah numbers is largely due to habitat loss and humanwildlife conflict. All these species make up 80% of the cheetahs diet. Interestingly, the american cheetah was more closely related to modern pumas and cougars than it was to cheetahs. The american cheetah miracinonyx trumani and miracinonyx inexpectatus actually comprised two very different species. Amazing facts about the cheetah onekindplanet animal education. Learn also what baby cheetahs eat and how much cheetahs eat. Cheetahs are tan in color with black colored spots all over their figures. With acceleration that would leave most automobiles in the dust, a cheetah can go from 0 to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds. Learn more amazing facts about these amazing creatures in this video from. It is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 80 to 128 kmh 50 to 80 mph, and as such has several adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail.
Get answers to all your questions along with videos. The cheetahs slender, longlegged body is built for speed. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Cheetahs can also be found in small numbers in southern algeria, northern niger and iran. Fun facts and amazing photos of animals in nature amazing animal kingdom book 9 kindle edition by child, emma. Cheetahs can reach up to 45 mph in just two seconds.
These cats are capable to reach a speed of 100 km 62 miles within just 3 seconds. Cheetahs eat small to mediumsize animals, such as hares, impalas, wildebeest. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. But the preference of a prey largely depends on the geographic distribution and prey density. The cheetah is a large, slender cat that live in subsaharan africa, and in eastern and southern african parks. Cheetahs will also prey on the calves of larger herd. Learn more about the cheetah by reading these fun cheetah facts.
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