Cheetah Tuesday Video Gallery
weekly videos about wild cheetah
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences-Cheetah Tuesday Fact # 7
Fast way to tell a cheetah from a leopard? Cheetahs have long, black lines which run from the inside of each eye to the mouth. Leopards don't.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences-Cheetah Tuesday Fact # 6
The cheetah is the fastest land animal. Their body structure is central to their ability to reach tremendous speeds in a shorter time than other mammals.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences-Cheetah Tuesday Fact # 5
A cheetah can go without a drink for 3 to 4 days.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences-Cheetah Tuesday Fact # 4
A cheetah has amazing eyesight during the day and can spot prey 5 km (3 miles) away.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences-Cheetah Tuesday Fact # 3
Sprinting at such mega speeds, cheetahs use a lot of energy. A cheetah chase limited to just 500 yards (457 meters).
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences-Cheetah Tuesday Fact # 2
Given the opportunity, cheetahs can consume large quantities of food. In a study at the Etosha National Park (Namibia), a cheetah consumed as much as 22 lb (10 kg) within two hours.
Luxury African safari wildlife experiences-Cheetah Tuesday Fact # 1
In general, the speed of a hunting cheetah averages 40 miles per hour (65 kilometers per hour) during the chase.