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Cheetah By:Mikayla Woods. Classification and Description Acinonyx Jubatus Feline Adult size 80-140...
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CheetahBy:Mikayla Woods
Classification and Description
• Acinonyx Jubatus• Feline• Adult size 80-140 pounds• Golden or yellowish fur/ black spots
Biome
• Africa , South Africa, Asia and India• Grasslands plains or semi-desert• Hot dry lands• Migrates
Life Cycle
• Lifespan 7-12 years• Have cubs every 20 months• Three weeks old teeth appear• Weigh 10 ounces
Adaptations
• Flexible spine• Tail for balance• Tan colored fur• 62 miles per hour
Reasons for Endangered Status
• Many predators (hyenas, lions humans and jackals
• Humans destroy habitat• Starvation• Killed for their fur
Conservation
• Donate money• Make posters• Educate others• Help maintain the balance of nature
Fun Facts
• Very curious• Avoids other animals’ territory• Hyenas and lions rob cheetahs• Love trees
Resources
• CheetahsLivesciencefunfacts.com• Grimbly,Shona, “Endangered Cheetahs” • Riggs,Kate, “Amazing Animals Cheetahs”• Interestingfactsoncheetahs.com• Barfuss, Matto, “My Cheetah Family”