A cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 113 km in just a few seconds.
Cheetahs are extremely fast however they tire quickly and can only keep up their 最佳, 返回页首 speed for a few 分钟 before they are too tired to continue.
Cheetahs are smaller than other members of the big cat family, weighing only 45 – 60 kilograms.
One way to always recognize a cheetah is 由 the long, black lines which run from the inside of each eye to the mouth. These are usually called “tear lines” and
scientists believe they help protect the cheetah’s eyes from the harsh sun and help them to see long distances.
Cheetahs are the only big cat that cannot roar. They can purr though and usually purr most loudly when they are grooming 或者 sitting near other cheetahs.
While lions and leopards usually do their hunting at night, cheetahs hunt for 食物 during the day.
A cheetah has amazing eyesight during the 日 and can spot prey from 5 km away.
Cheetahs cannot climb trees and have poor night vision.
With their light body weight and blunt claws, cheetahs are not well designed to protect themselves 或者 their prey. When a larger 或者 更多 aggressive animal approaches a cheetah in the wild, it will give up its catch to avoid a fight.
Cheetahs only need to drink once every three to four days.
