CHEETAH

The Cheetah which can live more then 10 years, can run as fast as 100 kph. In fact, they are the worlds fastest land animal.

The cheetah (derived from Sanskrit word Chitraka meaning "Speckled") (Acinonyx jubatus) is an atypical member of the cat family (Felidae), a poor climber that hunts by speed rather than by stealth.

The adult animal weighs from 40 to 65 kg (90 to 140 lb). Its total body length is from 112 to 135 cm (45 in to 55 in), while the tail can measure up to 84 cm (33 in).

Unlike "true" big cats, the cheetah can purr as it inhales, but cannot roar. By contrast, the big cats can roar but cannot purr, except while exhaling.

The Cheetah is a carnivor. They live in Africa and southwestern Asia. In the wild they are sometimes killed by lions and hyenas.



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