Mammals · Carnivora · Felidae
Acinonyx jubatus
At high risk of extinction in the wild over the medium term.
It is the fastest land mammal in the world, capable of hitting peaks of 110-120 km/h over short distances. Unlike the other big cats, it cannot roar.
Weight
39 kg – 65 kg
Size
1.1 m – 1.5 m
Life expectancy
10 years
Diet
Carnivore
Feeds mainly on other animals.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Solitary
Lives and hunts alone, joining others only to breed.
Sighting difficulty
Moderate
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Sources consulted: AnAge (genomics.senescence.info); Philadelphia Zoo; A-Z Animals; Chasing Wildlife; SDZWA Library Fact Sheet; Big Cat Facts; PBS Nature
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 33.
Other species in the catalogue with the most in common with Cheetah — same habitat, park, country, tags or family.
The cheetah is classified as vulnerable. Organisations such as the IUCN, WWF and the Wildlife Conservation Society work specifically on its conservation and that of its habitat; looking into their programmes is a good starting point if you want to get involved.
It's documented in 10 protected areas — one reason why protecting these places matters for its conservation.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
