Wild Life Cheetah

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world. With their slim bodies and powerful, long legs, they can accelerate up to 120 km/h within a few seconds.

Binomial name: Acinonyx jubatus
Conservations status: Vulnerable
Global Home: Africa
Primary Habitat: Grassland, Desert

Cheetahs are perfectly adapted to the savannah. They only need to drink water every three to four days.
Cheetahs are excellent hunters. First of all they approach their prey very carefully until they are within a few metres, then when the time is right, they run at lightning speed. If the fleeing prey suddenly changes direction, the Cheetah can simply turn its body midleap. Its flexible spine makes this possible. However, if they have no success after a few hundred metres, they have to give up. The high speed is so energysapping, they can only keep it up for a short distance.

WARNING!
Not suitable for children under 3 years. Swallowable small parts. Choking hazard.