Cheetah
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Cheetah, the fastest land animal, hits 100 km/h in 3 seconds. Its slim body, springy spine and sharp claws power epic chases. Hunts by day to avoid lions. Most live alone; some males form brotherly coalitions. Fewer than 7,000 remain. Open plains are key to its survival.
Technical factsheet
Type:Mammal
Habitat:Savanna
Diet:Carnivore
Continents:Africa, Asia
Size:70–90 cm at the shoulder
Weight:35–65 kg
Activity:Diurnal
Social behavior:Solitary
Lifespan:10–12 years in the wild
Habitat: The Cheetah can be found in Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina-faso, Central-african-rep, Chad, Ethiopia, Iran, Kenya, Mali, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, South-africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Djibouti, Libya