Chaeetahs are 30 inches tall. They weigh from 70 to 140 pounds. They are 4 feet long. Their tails are about 29 inches long.
They have brown fur with small black spots.
Cheetahs have small heads. They have long legs to help they run fast when chasing prey. They also have a long tail that they use for balance.
Animal's Habitat: location in the world they live, type of habitat, and type of home
Cheetahs are found in southwestern Asia and in Africa.
They live in grasslands and in savannas where they can find tall grass and bushes to walk and sleep in.
Cheetahs move frequently, even with cubs, and seldom spend more than a single night in one place, so they don't make homes for themselves.
Cheetahs are carnivores; they eat meat. They eat gazelles, impalas, birds, rabbits, and other small animals.
To sleep, cheetahs find protected places in brush and grass. They lay hidden, sleeping.
Cheetahs hunt by stalking their prey. This means they move very, very slowly so other animals can't see them. They then burst into full speed. Cheetahs are very nimble while running at high speeds. They can make quick and sudden turns while running after prey.
It is the fastest mammal on earth. It can run at 60 to 70 miles per hour.
They live for 12-14 years.
Cheetahs are secretive and avoid humans.
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| Cheetahs, www.slpschools.org/aq, . |
Cheetahs, www.bbc.co.uk/nature/programmes/tv/predators/picpops/pred_wildfile_cheetah, viewed 6/12/02.
Cheetahs, http://www.EnchantedLearning.com/subjects/mammals/cheetah/coloring.shtml, viewed 6/12/02.
Cheetahs, http://www3.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/cheetah.html, viewed 3-6-07.
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