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.