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Cheetah

            The cheetah (/ˈtʃiːtə/; Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat of the subfamily Felinae that occurs in North, Southern and East Africa, and a few localities in Iran. It inhabits a variety of mostly arid habitats like dry forests, scrub forests, and savannahs. The species is IUCN Red Listed as Vulnerable, as it suffered a substantial decline in its historic range in the 20th century due to habitat loss, poaching for the illegal pet trade, and conflict with humans. By 2016, the global cheetah population has been estimated at approximately 7,100 individuals in the wild. Several African countries have taken steps to improve cheetah conservation measures.[1] 

The only extant member of the genus Acinonyx, the cheetah was formally described by Johann Christian Daniel von Schreber in 1775. The cheetah is characterised by a slender body, deep chest, spotted coat, small rounded head, black tear-like streaks on the face, long thin legs and long spotted tail. Its lightly built, slender form is in sharp contrast with the robust build of the Panthera cats. The cheetah reaches 70–90 cm (28–35 in) at the shoulder, and weighs 21–72 kg (46–159 lb). Although taller than the leopard (P. pardus), it is notably smaller than the lion (P. leo). Typically yellowish tan or rufous to greyish white, its coat is uniformly covered with nearly 2,000 solid black spots. 

Cheetahs are active mainly during the day, with hunting their major activity. Adult males are sociable despite their territoriality, forming groups called coalitions. Females are not territorial; they may be solitary or live with their offspring in home ranges. 

Carnivores, cheetah mainly prey upon antelopes and gazelles. They will stalk their prey to within 100–300 m (330–980 ft), charge towards it and kill it by tripping it during the chase and biting its throat to suffocate it to death. 

It is the fastest land animal. Cheetahs can reach speeds of 112 km/h (70 mph) in short bursts, but the top end speed of the cheetah is disputed by more recent measurements. The average speed of a cheetah while hunting is about 64 km/h (40 mph). 

Cheetahs are induced ovulators, breeding throughout the year. Gestation lasts nearly three months, resulting in a litter of typically three to five, in rare cases up to eight cubs. They are weaned at the age of about six months. After siblings become independent from their mother, they usually stay together for some time. 

Because of its prowess at hunting, the cheetah was tamed and used to kill game at hunts in the past. The animal has been widely depicted in art, literature, advertising and animation.

Taken in: South Africa / Mpumalanga / Hluvukani (show map)

Taken on: January 11, 2019

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Camera: Nikon Z 7, f/8.0, 1/2500 sec, 600mm, ISO 5000 (more info) (hide info)

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