![]() They are known to be one of the most friendly cat species in the animal kingdom. Their differences are seen by their minor color variations. Cheetahs are distinguished by their geographic locations and there are 5 different species of cheetahs available today. In these regions across several continents, they are seen in vast open spaces, desserts, mountainous terrains and dense vegetation where they have adequate food supply to survive. The highest inhabitants of untamed cheetahs is usually found in south-western Africa Namibia to be precise, while the rest are scattered in small numbers in Iran and the Sub-Saharan Africa. Cheetahs are scattered across a number of continents. ![]() Humans encroached into their areas and have made them move to the remote areas of these regions where they used to dominate. Cheetah Habitat :įor many years, humans have been hunting cheetahs for their fur, and settling down in the major parts of Africa, Asia and some parts of Europe where Cheetahs used to be found in large numbers. The cheetah does not feed on its prey immediately due to the fact that it needs to cool down after a fast chase, so it hides its prey till it is time to finally feed on it. Then it hides its prey in a place that other scavengers can’t find. With its amazing speed, it chases its prey till it kills it in a vast open space. The unique eyesight of the Cheetah helps mark its prey from a distant of 10 to 30 meters. They are carnivores and they mainly hunt herbivores animals which include small mammals, gazelles and a large number of antelope species. They prey on other animals in order to get the nutrition they need to survive. The diet of cheetahs depends on their locations. They have a long, lean body that is concealed in rough yellow hair which is spotted with black. Their long tail helps maintain stability while running at a fast speed and changing direction swiftly. Cheetahs have a high set eyes in their small heads to help them survey the surrounding for prey. They have a unique black tear mark that protects them from being blinded by the sun. The exceptional speed of the cheetah is due to its strong and powerful hind legs and great flexible and muscular spine which makes them very agile. ![]() ![]() Cheetahs have non-retractable claws which dig into the ground, giving them a better grip at high speed. ![]()
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