Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Home
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

Details

Details

Details of Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)

It is the fastest cat in the world over short distances it can reach a speed of 110 km/h. with an amazing acceleration. It has slender body and long legs taht allows it to run towards the prey and bites in to the throat.

Have small head with a short muzzle and a clear black line running from the inner corner of each eye to the corner of the mouth. Body colour is off white to pale fawn and liberraly dotted with more or les uniformly sized balck, rounded spots.

These features distinguish it from leopard. Cheetah has full rectractile claws and young cubs have an extensive mantle of longish grey hair. They are normally seen singly, in pairs or small family parties consisting of a female and her dependent cubs.

Adult males move singly or in in small barchellor groups of related animals.

Addons

Short Overview

Height: 86 cm

Weight: M 50 kg; F 42 kg

Active: D iurnal

Habitat: Open woodland and grassland plains

Food: Meat, smaller ungulates and other small animals and birds

Let us plan your dream
African trip!

Enquire now

Flexible & Secure with Shadows of Africa

We know many of you are still dreaming of Africa and are eager to start planning. Perhaps now more than ever. We’re just as excited to welcome you to our home! Whenever your travel plans might be, we are here to help and we will make the process as easy...

What camera to bring on safari

If you are wondering what camera gear to pack for your safari experience, look no further! Here is the comprehensive list of all the camera equipment and accessories you will need for your safari. This photography gear list is brought to you by our resident photographer Giulia Cimarosti, safari specialist...

On the 1st of January 2021 TANAPA — the Tanzanian safari parks authority — has implemented new administration rules. The updated regulations require that a copy of the passport of every visitor is digitally registered before visiting. This regulation is aimed at minimizing corruption and increasing efficiency. This requirement is...

Latest update! Since 26th of January 2021 KLM requires a Rapid Covid-19 test as an additional obligation to the PCR test. This rapid test must be taken no more than 4 hours before departure. Rapid testing is performed on all airports that KLM flies from and to: Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar and...

Travelling in the times of the pandemic can be tricky. The key to successful travel is good preparation, which starts with credible information. Let's start with some facts: The Government of Tanzania is collecting tracking information for all international passengers arriving in Tanzania. Temperature scanning for all international passengers arriving...