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The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large feline known for being the fastest land animal. Here's a comprehensive overview:

🔹 Basic Facts:
Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus

Family: Felidae (cat family)

Habitat: Open grasslands, savannahs, and arid regions, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa (a small population also exists in Iran)

Lifespan: 10–12 years in the wild; up to 15 years in captivity

Conservation Status: Vulnerable (IUCN Red List)

🔹 Physical Characteristics:
Body: Slim, with long legs, small head, and deep chest

Coat: Tan with black spots (not rosettes like leopards)

Face: Distinctive "tear marks" running from the eyes down the sides of the nose

Weight: 21–72 kg (46–159 lb)

Length: 1.1–1.5 meters (3.6–5 feet), plus a 60–80 cm tail

🔹 Speed & Hunting:
Top Speed: 100–120 km/h (62–75 mph), but only for short bursts (20–30 seconds)

Acceleration: 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph) in about 3 seconds

Diet: Carnivorous — mainly small to medium-sized ungulates like gazelles, impalas, and hares

Hunting Style: Stalk and sprint; uses its speed to chase down prey

🔹 Behaviour & Reproduction:
Social Structure:

Males: Sometimes form coalitions (often brothers)

Females: Solitary except when raising cubs

Reproduction:

Gestation: ~90–95 days

Litter Size: 2–6 cubs

Cubs are born with a mantle of long hair on their backs, possibly for camouflage

🔹 Threats & Conservation:
Threats:

Habitat loss and fragmentation

Human-wildlife conflict (e.g., livestock predation)

Poaching and illegal pet trade

Low genetic diversity

Conservation Efforts:

Protected areas and wildlife reserves

Cheetah reintroduction programs (e.g., in India)

Education and anti-poaching initiatives

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