Cheetahs

The majestic Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) are the fastest land animals, but are unfortunately a vanishing species.

Cheetahs usually live alone. But females are often seen with their cubs. Males occasionally travel in small groups of two or three animals. The cats communicate by marking tree trunks, bushes and termite mounds with their waste. Cheetahs do not roar as lions or tigers do. When alarmed, a cheetah may whine or growl. A cub makes chirping sounds to call its mother.