Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

12 years

Length

1.5 m

Weight

50.0 kg

Population

6.7K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

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About

地球上で最も速い陸上動物で、アフリカとイランの草原において短距離走で時速112kmに達する。深い胸部、長い脚、独特の黒い涙縞模様を持つ細身の体型が特徴だ。他の大型ネコ科動物とは異なり、チーターはチャープ音やパー音で鳴く。生息地の分断と大型捕食者との競争により、残存個体数は約7,000頭のみとなっており、危急種に分類されている。

Fun Facts

✨ Cheetahs can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds.
✨ Cheetahs cannot roar; they chirp and purr.
✨ Their claws are semi-retractable, like running spikes.

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

🌾 Savanna 🌿 Grassland 🏜️ Desert

Distributed across Botswana, Iran, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇿 Tanzania 🇰🇪 Kenya 🇧🇼 Botswana 🇮🇷 Iran 🇳🇦 Namibia

Diet & Behavior

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Carnivore

Cheetah is classified as carnivore, adapted to its ecological niche.

Diet

🥩 Carnivore

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Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Estimated Population

6.7K

Population Trend

↓ Decreasing

Full Taxonomy

Species

Acinonyx jubatus (Cheetah)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Chita

French Guépard

German Gepard

Arabic Fahad Sayad (الفهد الصياد)

Hindi Cheeta

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cheetah?

The scientific name of Cheetah is Acinonyx jubatus. It belongs to the genus Acinonyx.

What is the conservation status of Cheetah?

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List. The population trend is decreasing.

Where does Cheetah live?

Cheetah is found in Distributed across Botswana, Iran, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Botswana, Iran, Kenya, Namibia, Tanzania.

What family does Cheetah belong to?

Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) belongs to the genus Acinonyx, which is part of the taxonomic family Felidae.

What does Cheetah eat?

Cheetah is carnivore. Its diet is adapted to its natural habitat and ecological niche.

How long does Cheetah live?

Cheetah has an average lifespan of approximately 12 years in the wild.

How many Cheetah are left in the wild?

The estimated wild population of Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is approximately 6,700 individuals.

Is Cheetah endangered?

Yes, Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.