Interesting info about cheetahs

• The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is described as the fastest mammal on Earth.
• The genus name, Acinonyx, means "no-move-claw" in Greek, while the species name, jubatus, means "maned" in Latin, a reference to the mane found in cheetah cubs.
• The name cheetah comes from the Hindu word ''chita'' meaning 'spotted one'.
• There are five subspecies of cheetah in the genus Acinonyx - four in Africa and one in Iran.
• Cheetah fur was formerly regarded as a status symbol.
• The diet of cheetahs consist of small and larger game including antelope, zebra hares and rodents
• The cheetah's paws have semiretractable claws (known only in 3 other cat species: the fishing cat, the flat-headed cat and the Iriomote cat), offering extra grip in its high-speed pursuits.
• Cheetahs are 67 to 94 cm (26 to 37 in) in height at the shoulder.
• Adult cheetahs weigh between 75-150 pounds (34-68 kg).
• A fully grown cheetah can reach speeds in excess of 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 460 m (1,510 ft).
• During a typical chase, its respiratory rate increases from 60 to 150 breaths per minute.
• Once widely hunted for its fur, the cheetah now suffers more from the loss of both habitat and prey.
• Cheetahs are often mistaken for leopards.
• The cheetah has the ability to accelerate from zero to 103 km/h (64 mph) in three seconds, faster than most supercars.
• The Female cheetah is solitary
• Male cheetahs live in small groups
• Life span is up to 12 years in the wild, but up to 20 years in captivity.