Cheetah ( acinonyx jubatus)

Cheetah... or acinonyx jubatus!

Ever heard of the cat that didn't play fair? You probably have. So I'll give you some more info about the cheetah. They can be found in alot of places, though they typically prefer desert, prairie, and brush. They are the fastest animal in the world, reaching up to 75 miles per hour. It can spring from not running to 62 miles per hour in 3 seconds. Ancient Egyptians used to keep cheetahs as pets, taming them and teaching them to hunt.

Cheetah mating season occurs throughout the whole year, and after a gestation period of 98 days, a female cheetah can give birth to up to 9 cubs. Female cheetahs actually do cheat. They have been known to have cubs off of more than one male. At birth, a cheetah cub weighs about 11 ounces. Cheetahs usually do not mate until they are 3, but become fully mature in 2 years.