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Cheetah
Acinonyx
Animal facts
Built for speed, the cheetah has a long, thin body and non-retractable claws which help grip the ground while running. Whilst speeds of up to 60mph can be achieved, the cheetah cannot keep this up for long due to overheating and only half of chases end in a kill.
Where they live
Africa and West Asia
Habitat
Savannah
What they eat
Antelope, Thomson’s gazelles, impala
IUCN status
Vulnerable
Conservation work
Carnivores and People conservation programme
