Hello People Lets talk about these interesting cats :Cheetahs are predators that sneak up on their prey and sprint a short distance to chase and attack. While a cheetah’s top speed ranges from 65 to 75 mph (104 to 120 km/h), its average speed is only 40 mph (64 km/hr), punctuated by short bursts at its top speed. In addition to speed, a cheetah attains high acceleration. Their tawny coat with black spots provides excellent camouflage, and they have distinctive black tear marks running from the eyes to the mouth, which are believed to help with sun glare. Cheetahs are diurnal hunters, meaning they hunt primarily during the day, often in the early morning or late afternoon. Cheetahs reach sexual maturity around two years old, and breeding can occur year-round. Females are polyestrous, meaning they have multiple estrous cycles, typically lasting about 12 days with 1-3 days of being receptive to mating. Gestation lasts around 90-95 days, and litters typically contain 3-5 cubs, though they can range from 1 to 8. Infant mortality is high, with up to 90% of cubs dying, often due to predation by lions and other large predators.
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Male cheetahs often form coalitions (groups of males) that cooperate in hunting and defending territory. Female cheetahs typically live solitary lives, except when raising cubs.
Reproductive success can be affected by factors like genetic diversity, habitat fragmentation, and human-wildlife conflict. Assisted reproductive technologies are being developed to help with conservation effort.-
Newborn cubs are small, weighing less than half a pound, and are about a foot long. They have a distinctive mantle of hair that provides camouflage. Mothers move their cubs frequently to avoid predators. Eyes typically open within 4-11 days.:Male cheetahs do not provide parental care and leave the female to raise the cubs on her own. Cubs are weaned at 3-6 months but usually stay with their mother for 1-1.5 years, learning hunting and survival skills.
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