Cheetah Information

General Description: long, slim, muscular legs with semi-retractable claws, a deep chest, a small head, a narrow waist and a long tail

Habitat: savannas, in eastern and southwestern Africa and Iran

Behavior: solitary and territorial animals

Diet: Thomson's Gazelle, Impala, wildebeests

Reproduction: gestation period is 3 months, 2-4 cubs are born

Interesting Facts: cheetahs live 8 to 10 years in the wild

Merchandise: Kritters in the Mailbox

Related Learning Zone: Cheetah Learning Zone