CHEETAH


The endangered Cheetah is a large cat and the fastest land mammal over short distances. They once inhabited grassy plains throughout Africa and across the Middle East into Central Asia and India, but now are only found in eastern and southern Africa. Their numbers have declined rapidly due to people hunting the Cheetah for its pelt and the reduction of its habitat. The other reason is tourism as they are extremely timid and never return to a kill once driven off where insensitive safari operators are further adding to their decline by driving as close as possible to kills. Cheetahs are not strong animals so they cannot risk injury. They rely on their speed where they can reach 110 kilometres per hour and make sharp twisting movements to match their prey because of their long muscular legs and flexble spine. Cheetahs hunt during the day and are territorial. Solitary by nature they mate at any time of the year. Adult female cheetahs usually live alone unless they have cubs, they usually give birth to three or five cubs.

The 'Big Cat Collection' wildlife design portrays the beauty of the timid and swift Cheetah surrounded by African bird of paradise foliage.

Big Cat Collection