The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world, reaching speeds of up to 113km/h. accelerated speed from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds.
cheetah is rapidly heading towards extinction according to a new study into declining numbers. the problem facing the cheetah is complex and multifaceted. However, most of the reasons for the cheetah’s endangerment can be conclusion as following .
Threats to the Cheetah
- Cheetahs are frequently killed by farmers, either preemptively or inretaliation for livestock predation, even though the actual damage they cause to livestock is relatively minor.
- Cheetahs are profoundly affected by loss of prey from human hunting and the development of land for agricultural
and other purposes. - Direct hunting in some parts of Africa for skins contributes to cheetah population declines, as does the illegal trade in live cubs and adults, many of which die during transport.