Step into the world of our cheetah and unlock the wonders of these extraordinary creatures
The fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at 50 - 80mph.
Cheetahs can make a variety of different sounds, from 'stuttering' to impress potential mates, to growling and hissing when threatened and even yelping to signal warnings of danger.
These spotted felids are very vocal and have a broad repertoire of calls and sounds such as chirps (or a "stutter-barks"), churrs (or churtlings), purring, bleating, coughing, growling, hissing, meowing and moaning (or yowling). Other vocalizations include gurgling noise, "nyam nyam" sound "ihn ihn" sound to gather cubs, and a "prr prr" to guide them on a journey. A low-pitched alarm call is used to warn the cubs to stand still.
Male cheetahs are generally not territorial towards each other and will form coalitions of 2 - 3 individuals, usually brothers. Female cheetahs are solitary animals, only coming in contact with others to mate or raise a litter.
Quick facts
Distribution:
Africa and Southwest Asia
Habitat:
Shrublands, grasslands, savannahs, deserts
Conservation Status:
Vulnerable