Cheetah

 **//Acinonyx jubatus

//** Zoom what was that? I think it was a cheetah! It ran with such agility. Did you know the cheetah can run up to 80 miles per hour and it’s the fastest animal that lives on land. To learn more about the cheetah lets visit the cheetah exibit. Come along with me!

The cheetah is a ferocious animal that is unfamiliar to the term “mercy”. The cheetah, also known as //Acinonyx jubatus//, likes to feed on small animals. These carnivores can weigh up to 140 pounds! Cheetahs can be identified by ring-like designs on their tails. The cheetahs are mostly known for their incredible speed. They are able to travel at speeds around 80 miles per hour! This unique species is endangered of becoming extinct, but with the help of people across the world we can improve the cheetahs’ future.



Deck the Halls with a fast cheetah Fa la la la la la la la la Watch him run at 80 miles an hour Fa la la la la la la la la Strike an antelope on the neck Fa la la la la la la la la Now he has a meal to eat yeah!!! Fa la la la la la la la la

Watch a live webcam of the cheetah exibit at the smithsonian http://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/africansavanna/default.cfm

By:Dillon,Tori,and Tanner