Amazing Photos of Fastest Land Animal 'Cheetah' and its Subspecies

The cheetah is the fastest land animal which is found in most part of Africa and a little of Iran, It can run as fast as 109.4 to 120.7 km/h (68 to 75 mph). in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m (1,600 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 96 km/h (60 mph) in three seconds. It being very Fast enables it chase prey which includes Antelope species and also hares with dewclaws. Its main habitat is a dry and open areas, such as clayey desserts, steppes, Savannah and grasslands, acacia scrubs and light woodland. They never enter dense forests or thickets.

SUBSPECIES
1 | South Africa Cheetah; 

Lives in Southern Africa where the geographical range has decreased to 21% of the historic range and now includes Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Zambia. In 2007, the population was roughly estimated at less than 5,000 to maximum 6,500 adult individuals. In Namibia, the population has increased from about 2,500 in 1990 to 3,500 today. It lives in grasslands, savannahs, arid environments, open fields and mountains, and occupies a medium size range among surviving subspecies.

2| Tanzanian Cheetah

Is found in Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, and Uganda. The total population in 2007 was estimated at 2,572 adults and independent adolescents. This subspecies lives in savannahs, grasslands, plains and forests. Their largest populations are found at Maasai Mara and at the Serengenti ecosystems where the rate of cheetah cubs' mortality varies up to 90%. Tanzanian cheetahs are the second-common subspecies after the most numerous South African cheetah. It is the tallest and largest subspecies

3 | Sudan Cheetah

Found in the central and northeastern regions of the continent and in the Horn of Africa. This subspecies was considered identical to the South African cheetah until a 2011 genetic analysis demonstrated significant differences. It is the second-largest of the surviving subspecies. In 2002, the total population was estimated at around 2,000 individuals in the wild

4 | Northwest African Cheetah

Lives in the northwestern part of Africa. With an estimated total world population of only 250 mature individuals, it is listed as critically endangered. It is the palest and smallest African cheetah subspecies.

5 | Asiatic Cheetah

Found today only in the deserts of Iran, and is thus the only surviving cheetah subspecies indigenous to Asia. It is the most critically endangered cheetah subspecies, and one of the most endangered animals in the world. As of 2015, the wild population is estimated at 50 to 70 individuals, found mostly in Iran's National Park. It is among the smallest cheetah subspecies, with a slighter build than the African cheetahs, more fur on the back of the neck, a longer and more powerful neck, thinner tear marks and a smaller head. It is the only subspecies that has a woolly winter coat.

Cheetah in a Chase

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