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Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
A slender spotted big cat built for speed and open-country hunting.
Category
Mammal
Habitat
Grassland
Diet
Carnivore
Lifespan
10–12 years in the wild; up to 17 years in captivity
Size
Body length 1.1–1.5 m; weight 21–72 kg
Scientific Name
Acinonyx jubatus
About Cheetah
A slender spotted big cat built for speed and open-country hunting.
Fun Fact
The cheetah is the fastest land animal and can accelerate extremely quickly.
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Where Cheetah Lives
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Namibia
, Namibia
Serengeti, Tanzania
, Namibia