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• Cheetah

  The Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large feline native to Africa and a small, critically endangered population in Iran. It is the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) over short distances. Cheetahs are distinguished by their slender bodies, long legs, blunt claws, and characteristic 'tear tracks' running from the corner of their eyes to their mouth. They are primarily diurnal hunters, preying on small to medium-sized antelopes like gazelles. Cheetahs are vulnerable due to habitat loss, prey depletion, and human conflict.

  

  Habitat: The Cheetah lives in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Uganda, Somaliland, South-africa, Angola, Botswana, Algeria, Ethiopia, Benin, Burkina-faso, Cameroon, Central-african-rep, Chad, Kenya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, S-sudan, Senegal, Sudan, Togo, Zambia, Iran.