Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
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Size
Up to 72 kg
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Threat
Habitat loss
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Distribution
Africa
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Diet
Carnivore
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is derived from the Hindi word Chita, meaning “spotted one”. Acinonyx means “no move claw” in Greek — a reference to its semi-retractable claws. The word Jubatus means “crested” in Latin.
Cheetah Territory is home to four ferociously fast felines, female Darcy, male Brooke, and their two adorable cubs Kendi and Tafari.
Where in the park?
Welcome to the heart-pounding hub of speed, agility, and wild adventure – Cheetah Territory!
Fast Facts
Hunting
Cheetahs prefer to hunt during the day. They are known to eat quickly, abandoning their kills once other predators are spotted.
Around 10% of cheetah kills end up being stolen, mostly by lions and spotted hyenas.
Ice to see you, to see you... ice
Cheetahs have been around for thousands of years. The last ice-age caused an extreme decline in their genetic diversity, known as a bottleneck.
Cheetah Experience
Experience the thrill of getting close to the world’s fastest land mammal more intimately with our Cheetah experience.
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Text / SMS donations:
To donate £1, text CHEETAH5 to 70201
To donate £3, text CHEETAH5 to 70331
To donate £5, text CHEETAH5 to 70970
To donate £10, text CHEETAH5 to 70191
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