Quick Facts
Facts sourced from Wikidata (CC0).
Best Months to Spot
Most sightings recorded in Jan, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Data from GBIF - a global database of verified wildlife observations by researchers and citizen scientists.
Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Cheetah populations are declining due to habitat loss, human-wildlife conflict, and illegal wildlife trade. Conservation efforts focus on protecting key habitats and working with local communities to reduce conflict. Responsible safari tourism provides vital funding for these initiatives and raises awareness, helping to secure a future for cheetahs.
The cheetah is a species of large feline and the only living member of the genus Acinonyx. The cheetah is a pursuit predator and the fastest land animal, capable of running at 93–104 km/h (58–65 mph); it has evolved for speed, having powerful hindlimb muscles, long limbs and a flexible spine. The cheetah has a tawny to creamy white or pale buff fur that is marked with evenly spaced, solid black spots. The head is small and rounded, with a short snout and black tear-like facial streaks. It reaches 67–94 cm (2.20–3.08 ft) at the shoulder, and the head-and-body length is between 1.1 and 1.5 m. Adults weigh between 21 and 65 kg.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to Find
Top parks for Cheetah. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.
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