Acinonyx

Acinonyx Jubatus Venaticus. Now you must be saying, “Wow, that’s one heck of a name, and what does it mean exactly?”. This is Latin for Cheetah, and the word Acinonyx takes the defining term of “non-retractable claw”. If you are interested in learning more about the marvelous cheetah and all about its lifestyle and everyday activities it partakes in, then I would suggest you keep reading on. The cheetah being not the fastest animal on land is questionable. There are many things that can give you reasons as to why it is the fastest and no animal can match it. With the cheetah being the fastest land animal in the world, it is also popular among illegal poaching of predators. With it being the fastest animal in the world, you’re probably wondering how fast the cheetah actually goes. The cheetah can reach of miles up to 69.5 mph in 3 seconds, which is faster than a sports car acceleration. The body of…

Cheetahs can run 60 miles per hour at the top speed. They have an long neck and legs to help them reach top speed. Another characteristic is that they have over 2,000 spots on their coat. The Cheetah is one of the most well known animals in the African region. My research shows that the cheetah has a unique habitat, hunting skills, and an interesting life cycle, making them an intriguing animal. The Cheetah’s habitat is unique and has many important characteristics which help them survive.…

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world with a maximum speed of 75 miles per hour. But did you know that the “South African cheetah is extinct in Lesotho, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Malawi” as said in wikipedia.. Have you heard that an adult South African cheetahs can be 28 to 35 inches tall at the top of the shoulder. They are also a total length of 63 to 73 inches and weigh between 46 to 160 pounds. The scientific name for a South African cheetah is an Acinonyx…

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