There is only one species of cheetah, but there are slight differences between cheetas. This is why a cheetah does not have different species, but different subspecies. The differences between cheetas are mainly external differences related to the cheetah's habitat. For instance, the cheetah that lives in the Sahara has a lighter coat and thus has better camouflage in its habitat. Four subspecies live in Africa and one subspecies lives in Asia.
A cheetah is a carnivore. It therefore eats meat. A cheetah often hunts small and medium-sized antelopes, such as gazelles, impalas and springboks. Sometimes it also eats smaller animals, such as birds, hares and other small mammals. Once it has caught prey, it must eat it quickly. This is because there is a good chance that other large predators, such as lions and hyenas, will try to snatch the prey. A cheetah is no match for these larger and heavier predators and will therefore find it difficult to win this fight.
The cheetah is a vulnerable species. It is threatened by the disappearance of its habitat and by hunting. Cheetas are hunted for their fur and trade in these animals. In addition, other large predators threaten young cheetas.
                                
 
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