Cheetahs
are a member of the cat family and live in south and east Africa. They are an endangered species.
Cheetahs are the smallest big cat (mammal and so are warm blooded) and are carnivores.
They have yellow fur and black
spots and a striped tail for camouflage with black tear stripes from their eyes
to their mouths. Cheetahs are the fastest land animal and are specially
adapted to live in harsh climates. Their young are called cubs and have lots of
fluffy fur. Female cheetahs are solitary animals and only live with their cubs
until they are 18 months old but males live in small groups. They clean each
other with their tongues and mothers ands cubs also bond this way. They have
excellent eyesight both at night and during the day and have excellent
hearing. They open their mouths and pant when they are hot. Cheetahs faces are
covered in sensitive whiskers and blink when they are touched helping cheetahs
feel their way.
A
cheetah.
The
tear lines are as distinctive as our fingerprints.
Cheetahs
