I used to watch shows related to cheetah on my LED television powered by Dish TV. Cheetah mothers are very patient, so they spend a long time to teach their cubs how to hunt a live antelope. Cheetahs have a life span of 10 to 12 years, but its general habitat is being destroyed by humans. Just like lions they won't roar, but they will growl, purr and hiss.
We can find cheetahs mostly in the grasslands of East Africa. Though there are stringent laws and bans on killing wild animals in many countries, cheetahs are still considered vulnerable to illegal hunters and considered an endangered species. Cheetahs give birth to one to six cubs at a time and these cubs stay with their mothers until they are 12 to 20 months old. It is high time that we took some measures that would help to save these amicable animals.
Cheetahs always like to be alone, except during breeding season. When females attain maturity at two to three years, males attain adulthood at three years. Leopards are bulkier and stronger, while cheetahs are lighter and taller. Moreover, leopards like to drag their hunt high up on the trees, while cheetahs hardly climb trees due to its non-retractable claws.
While lion is the king of the forest, cheetah is known for its chic and graceful nature. Though cheetah is smaller than lion, it's the fastest mammal on land, as it can run at a speed of 60 miles per hour, which is relatively 100 kilometers per hour for covering a short distance. Cheetah hunting was a popular hobby in the past and their population has fallen to half its number since 1969. To draw a comparison between a Cheetah and a motorcycle is not very difficult, but it really helps companies promote their high-speed motorcycles or cars among the speed-crazy youth of the world.. Namibia, the Southwestern part of Africa, is considered home to one of the largest populations of cheetah in all over Africa. They usually hunt small to medium size antelopes, birds, rabbits, porcupines, ostriches etc. Though they are good hunters, their ability to guard the hunt is very low, because we often see them driven off by leopards, lions or hyenas.
Cheetahs can run fast because of its flexible spine, which allows its front legs to stretch forward, while making it easy to breathe. Mostly they prefer to live in semi-desert regions where there is thick bush and lots of open and plain land. Mating can take place mostly during rainy season, that's between the months of November and May. However, they also live in a variety of different habitats like savannahs and mountains.
Many people have confusion between a cheetah and a leopard. Some other notable features that help cheetahs while running are, light body weight, semi-retractable claws and a relatively short tail. It's quite an amazing fact to know that Cheetah's feet will be in air most of the time when it runs. Now it is estimated that nearly five thousand to twelve thousand animals are left in the wild. When they are running, they will cover about six meters in one stride, though most sprints last no longer than 30 seconds.
Cheetah's ability to run faster than other animals has attracted attention in commercial advertisements related to motorcycles and cars. I still remember a television program where they showed the hunting habits of cheetahs, like running behind a prey, catching it, then knocking it on the ground and suffocating the animal by biting its throat. These big cats are termed the most endangered feline species in some regions of Africa.
As these daylight hunters have distinctive spots on their body that blend easily with grass and shrubs in the forest, they will hide behind grass and wait for its prey. But we can differentiate them just from their appearance. Many documentaries on cheetahs have been filmed in East Africa where animals are easy to observe on the plain grounds
We can find cheetahs mostly in the grasslands of East Africa. Though there are stringent laws and bans on killing wild animals in many countries, cheetahs are still considered vulnerable to illegal hunters and considered an endangered species. Cheetahs give birth to one to six cubs at a time and these cubs stay with their mothers until they are 12 to 20 months old. It is high time that we took some measures that would help to save these amicable animals.
Cheetahs always like to be alone, except during breeding season. When females attain maturity at two to three years, males attain adulthood at three years. Leopards are bulkier and stronger, while cheetahs are lighter and taller. Moreover, leopards like to drag their hunt high up on the trees, while cheetahs hardly climb trees due to its non-retractable claws.
While lion is the king of the forest, cheetah is known for its chic and graceful nature. Though cheetah is smaller than lion, it's the fastest mammal on land, as it can run at a speed of 60 miles per hour, which is relatively 100 kilometers per hour for covering a short distance. Cheetah hunting was a popular hobby in the past and their population has fallen to half its number since 1969. To draw a comparison between a Cheetah and a motorcycle is not very difficult, but it really helps companies promote their high-speed motorcycles or cars among the speed-crazy youth of the world.. Namibia, the Southwestern part of Africa, is considered home to one of the largest populations of cheetah in all over Africa. They usually hunt small to medium size antelopes, birds, rabbits, porcupines, ostriches etc. Though they are good hunters, their ability to guard the hunt is very low, because we often see them driven off by leopards, lions or hyenas.
Cheetahs can run fast because of its flexible spine, which allows its front legs to stretch forward, while making it easy to breathe. Mostly they prefer to live in semi-desert regions where there is thick bush and lots of open and plain land. Mating can take place mostly during rainy season, that's between the months of November and May. However, they also live in a variety of different habitats like savannahs and mountains.
Many people have confusion between a cheetah and a leopard. Some other notable features that help cheetahs while running are, light body weight, semi-retractable claws and a relatively short tail. It's quite an amazing fact to know that Cheetah's feet will be in air most of the time when it runs. Now it is estimated that nearly five thousand to twelve thousand animals are left in the wild. When they are running, they will cover about six meters in one stride, though most sprints last no longer than 30 seconds.
Cheetah's ability to run faster than other animals has attracted attention in commercial advertisements related to motorcycles and cars. I still remember a television program where they showed the hunting habits of cheetahs, like running behind a prey, catching it, then knocking it on the ground and suffocating the animal by biting its throat. These big cats are termed the most endangered feline species in some regions of Africa.
As these daylight hunters have distinctive spots on their body that blend easily with grass and shrubs in the forest, they will hide behind grass and wait for its prey. But we can differentiate them just from their appearance. Many documentaries on cheetahs have been filmed in East Africa where animals are easy to observe on the plain grounds