Cheetah

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus
Masai Mara, Kenya

The black stripe from the eyes to the mouth is characteristic. The coat is covered with small solid round black spots, scattered singly (not grouped as on a leopard). It weights about 60kg.

 

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus
Masai Mara, Kenya

 

 

Cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus
Masai Mara, Kenya

The Cheetah is slender built with long legs and a small head. The Cheetah lives singly or in small groups and hunts during daytime. It's a very fast sprinter. It sneaks close upon there prey and then runs it down in short distances. Its mainly preys are small antelopes, warthogs and birds.