Scientific Name: Acinonyx jubatus
Size: Head and body 3.7-4.4 feet (112-135cm); tail length 2.2-2.8 feet (66-84cm)
Weight: 86-143 pounds (39-65kg)
Distribution: Africa, South Asia, Middle East
Habitat: Most habitats in Africa except rain forest: Semidesert, open savanna, bush
Diet: Gazelles, impalas, small antelope, hare, jackals, young ostrich, and ground-dwelling birds; larger prey, such as zebras, caught through cooperative hunting
Reproduction: After a gestation period of 13-14 weeks, female gives birth to 2-4 cubs
Longevity: Up to 12 years (17 in captivity)
Population: Estimated at below 10,000
Status: Vulnerable