Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

Vulnerable ↓

Diet

Carnivore

Lifespan

12 years

Length

1.5 m

Weight

50.0 kg

Population

6.7K

Trend

↓ Decreasing

About

The fastest land animal on Earth, reaching speeds of 112 km/h over short distances across African and Iranian grasslands. Slender build with a deep chest, long legs, and distinctive black tear-stripe markings. Unlike other big cats, cheetahs vocalize with chirps and purrs. Vulnerable, with only ~7,000 remaining due to habitat fragmentation and competition with larger predators.

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

Kingdom

Animalia (สัตว์)

Phylum

Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)

Class

Mammalia (สัตว์เลี้ยงลูกด้วยน้ำนม)

Order

Carnivora (สัตว์กินเนื้อ)

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.