Acinonyx jubatus

GPTKB entity

Properties (57)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf species
gptkbp:adaptation adapted for sprinting
gptkbp:age usually 3 to 5
gptkbp:aroma uses scent to mark territory
gptkbp:averageLifespan 10 to 12 years
gptkbp:bodyStyle slender body
gptkbp:breedingSeason year-round
2 to 3 years
low cub survival rate
gptkbp:climate prefers warm climates
gptkbp:colors tan with black spots
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Cheetah
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Vulnerable
protected areas
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in art and literature
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of speed
gptkbp:diet carnivore
high protein diet
gptkbp:family Felidae
gptkbp:fishSpecies non-retractable claws
gptkbp:fossilRecord ancient relatives found
gptkbp:geneticDiversity low genetic diversity
inbreeding issues
gptkbp:genus Acinonyx
gptkbp:gestationPeriod 90 to 95 days
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
threat to population
gptkbp:hasConflictWith threat to population
gptkbp:headlights 24 to 30 inches
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Acinonyx jubatus
gptkbp:is_monitored_by uses GPS collars for research
gptkbp:length 3.5 to 4.5 feet
gptkbp:nativeTo Africa
gptkbp:notableFeature gptkb:Serengeti_National_Park
Usain_Bolt_of_the_animal_kingdom
gptkbp:order Carnivora
gptkbp:predators lions
gptkbp:racingSeries unique running style
gptkbp:reproduction live births
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for speed adaptations
gptkbp:socialResponsibility females are solitary
gptkbp:socialStructure solitary or small groups
gptkbp:speed fastest land animal
adapted for speed
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Acinonyx_jubatus_venaticus
gptkb:Acinonyx_jubatus_soemmeringii
Acinonyx jubatus jubatus
gptkbp:territory males are territorial
gptkbp:terroir different species
gptkbp:topSpeed 75 mph
gptkbp:vision excellent daytime vision
gptkbp:vocalization chirps and purrs
gptkbp:weight 77 to 143 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife daytime
common in zoos
stalking and sprinting
50% success rate