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__Cheetahs__

Woodlands and savannas are a great place for a cheetah to live. Cheetahs eat antelope, springbok, steenbok ,impala, duiker and warthogs. Cheetahs have become extinct in many areas because of shrinking habitats, loss of food, diseases and cub loss. 50 to 75% of cheetah cubs die before they are 3 months. Their camouflage is one of the cheetahs most greatest protections. Did you know?

· The word cheetah comes from a Indian word meaning spotted animal · The cheetahs scientific name is acinonyx jubatus · Cheetahs are the fastest land animal on earth. The can reach up to 100 km per hour In a very short burst. · The young cubs have a gray-blue coat and as they get older they become spotted · The weight of a full grown cheetah is 110 to 140 pounds.

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