CheetahBy:Mikayla Woods

Classification and Description

• Acinonyx Jubatus• Feline• Adult size 80-140 pounds• Golden or yellowish fur/ black spots

Biome

• Africa , South Africa, Asia and India• Grasslands plains or semi-desert• Hot dry lands• Migrates

Life Cycle

• Lifespan 7-12 years• Have cubs every 20 months• Three weeks old teeth appear• Weigh 10 ounces

Adaptations

• Flexible spine• Tail for balance• Tan colored fur• 62 miles per hour

Reasons for Endangered Status

• Many predators (hyenas, lions humans and jackals

• Humans destroy habitat• Starvation• Killed for their fur

Conservation

• Donate money• Make posters• Educate others• Help maintain the balance of nature

Fun Facts

• Very curious• Avoids other animals’ territory• Hyenas and lions rob cheetahs• Love trees

Resources

• CheetahsLivesciencefunfacts.com• Grimbly,Shona, “Endangered Cheetahs” • Riggs,Kate, “Amazing Animals Cheetahs”• Interestingfactsoncheetahs.com• Barfuss, Matto, “My Cheetah Family”