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Mammals
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
- Diet
- Carnivore
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years
- Weight
- 35-65 kg
- Conservation
- Vulnerable
The Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a carnivore species found in African plains. It typically lives 10-12 years, weighing around 35-65 kg, and is currently classified as Vulnerable on conservation status lists.
One fact worth knowing about the cheetah: Cheetahs can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds.
Mammals are warm-blooded vertebrates that nurse their young and are found on every continent except Antarctica. From tiny rodents to massive whales, this group includes some of the most intelligent and adaptable animals on Earth.