THE cheetah the cheetah is a large feline inhabiting most of Africa and parts of Iran. it is the only extant member of the genus Acinonyx. the cheetah is the fastest land animal running at 70-75 mph in short bursts covering distances of 500 m and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100mph in 3 seconds The cheetah is a unique felid, with its closest living relatives being the puma and jaguarundi of the Americas. This cat is notable for modifications in the species' paws, being one of the few felids with only semi-retractable claws. Its main hunting strategy is to run down swift prey such as various antelope species and hares. Almost every facet of the cheetah's anatomy has evolved to maximise its success in the chase, the result of an evolutionary arms race with its prey. Due to this specialisation, however, the cheetah is poorly equipped to defend itself against other large predators, with speed being its main means of defense.
The cheetah is a unique felid, with its closest living relatives being the puma and jaguarundi of the Americas. This cat is notable for modifications in the species' paws, being one of the few felids with only semi-retractable claws.
Its main hunting strategy is to run down swift prey such as various antelope species and hares. Almost every facet of the cheetah's anatomy has evolved to maximise its success in the chase, the result of an evolutionary arms race with its prey. Due to this specialisation, however, the cheetah is poorly equipped to defend itself against other large predators, with speed being its main means of defense.
abiotic biotic
1.sun 1.antelope 6.hunters
2.water 2.people 7.other cheetahs
3.sand 3.lions 8.zebras
4.heat 4.tigers 9.poachers
5.surroundings 5.vultures