Friday 21 February 2014

CHEETAH

FELIDAE

COMMON NAME
FAMILY
GENUS
SCIENTIFIC NAME
SUB SPECIES – 6
CHEETAH
Acinonyx
Acinonyx jubatus
    1.     Asiatic Cheetah - Acinonyx jubatus venaticus

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large feline (family Felidae, subfamily Felinae) inhabiting most of Africa and parts of the Middle East. It is the only extant member of the genus Acinonyx. The cheetah can run faster than any other land animal— as fast as 112 to 120 km/h (70 to 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m (1,600 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds. This cat is also notable for modifications in the species' paws. It is one of the few felids with semi-retractable claws.
    2.     Northwest African Cheetah - Acinonyx jubatus hecki
          

    3.     Tanzanian Cheetah - Acinonyx jubatus raineyii
     

    4.     South African Cheetah - Acinonyx jubatus jubatus
     

    5.     Sudaneese Cheetah - Acinonyx jubatus soemmeringii
      

    6.      (Acinonyx jubatus velox)
                                      

KING CHEETAH


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