They don't scavenge and need to kill frequently, and prefer hunting in the early morning ... The abundant prey means that male cheetahs rarely range beyond 20sq km, and females 80-100sq km.

So, cheetahs are known to abandon their hunt even though their body temperatures remain relatively stable when chasing their prey. Cheetahs hunt a wide variety of prey, mainly small to mid-sized ...

International Cheetah Day is dedicated to raising awareness about the challenges faced by this iconic big cat.

Researchers have been analysing how zebra and antelope escape from lions and cheetahs on the African savannah. They say hunting at lower speed favours prey, as it offers them the best chance of ...

Cheetahs are among the most fascinating creatures in the animal kingdom, known not only for their incredible speed but also ...

In reality, prey chases often occur at much slower ... Our research shows that cheetahs are equally effective hunting in open areas as in more wooded ecosystems and that they move and hunt during ...

Renowned as the fastest land animal, the cheetah can accelerate to 70 mph in just three seconds, with strides spanning an ...

Even though they are taller than many other cats, measuring up to 94cm high at the shoulder, cheetahs are technically not a ‘big cat’. Unlike lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars, who are part of ...

International Cheetah Day 2024 celebrates the fastest land animal on Earth. It's a reminder of the importance of conservation ...

Hunting, diminishing habitat and non-availability of enough prey - black buck, gazelle and hare - led to the extinction of the cat in India. During the British rule, cheetahs were eliminated ...