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Cheetah
Afrikaans
name : Jagluiperd
Scientific name : Acinonyx jubatus
Region
: Originally from India to the Southern tip of
Africa
Description : The world's fastest land animal, a sleek cat with
short light tan fur covered in dark chocolate coloured spots and white
underparts and distinctive black 'tear drop' markings from the eyes.
Habitat : open plains but near cover of trees, grass and bushveld
Weight : max. 65 kg.
Height
: 70-90 cm
Speed : max 112 km/h
Food : Rodents, blesbok,
impala, springbok, reedbuck,
gazelle, duiker, oribi,
kob, letchwe, zebra, warthog.
Habits : Diurnal lifestyle. Not
active at night.
Young : Mating peak after rainy season. Maturity on 2 years. Gestation
period 3 months.
Predators : Lion (who also appropriate
cheetah kills), eagles, jackals,
hyenas, and vultures will kill and eat cheetah cubs.
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