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| 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 |
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