Cheetahs are one of the most iconic animals in Africa.
They are also one of the most recognizable animals. This is due to their yellowing and white coat with black dots throughout their coat, and their striking eyes make them stand out.
Africa isn't the only continent in the world where Cheetahs are found; these animals are also found within Asia. However, the Cheetahs in Asia - known as the Asiatic Cheetah - have largely disappeared from Asia. The Asiatic Cheetah is a subspecies of Cheetah.
There are one main species of Cheetah, and there are four subspecies of Cheetah.
The Cheetah Species And Subspecies
There are one main species of Cheetah.
The scientific name for that Cheetah is the Acinonyx jubatus.
There are four subspecies of Cheetah, which have the following names:
. The Southeast African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus jubatus)
. The Asiatic Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus venaticus)
. The Northeast African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii)
. The Northwest African Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus hecki)
What Is The Conservation Status Of The Cheetah?
Today, Cheetahs are classed as vulnerable by the IUCN. This means that Cheetahs are vulnerable to extinction today. They are vulnerable to extinction because of their very low population.
What Is The Conservation Status Of The Cheetah Subspecies?
. The Southeast African Cheetah - vulnerable to extinction.
. The Northeast African Cheetah - vulnerable to extinction
. The Northwest African Cheetah - critically endangered.
. The Asiatic Cheetah - critically endangered
What Is The Population Of The Critically Endangered Species?
Northwest African Cheetahs are one of the most endangered Cheetahs, and, they are one of the most endangered animals in the world.
Today, there are thought to be less than 250 Northwest African Cheetahs.
The most endangered species of Cheetah is the Asiatic Cheetahs. Asiatic Cheetahs are, sadly, very close to extinction today - they are one of the world's most endangered animals.
Asiatic Cheetahs are so rare today, that they are only found within Iran.
There are thought to be fewer than 50 Asiatic Cheetahs today.
What Is The Population Of Cheetahs As A Whole?
There are thought to be less than 8,000 Cheetahs living in the wild today.
What Is The Population Trend Of Cheetahs?
Sadly, Cheetahs are declining today. Therefore, their population trend is one that's decreasing.
What Are The Habitats Of Cheetahs?
Cheetahs have a variety of different habitats in the wild.
The habitats of Cheetahs are shrublands, deserts, grasslands and savannas.
What Do Cheetahs Eat In The Wild?
Cheetahs are carnivores, they eat other animals.
They eat other animals like Hares, Gazelles, Birds, Antelopes and Warthogs.
How Many Cubs Do Females Have?
Female Cheetahs are pregnant for around 90 days.
Female Cheetahs usually give birth to around 3 babies with each litter.
What Is The Name Of A Baby Cheetah?
Baby Cheetahs are called cubs.
Fact About Cheetahs
Cheetahs are the world's fastest land mammal.
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