Acinonyx jubatus
Statut de Conservation (Liste Rouge de l'UICN):
Vulnérable (VU)
It doesn’t roar. It doesn’t fight for food. It runs.
Built for speed, not power — the cheetah is a specialist. Lightweight, long-limbed, claws that don’t retract, a spine that acts like a spring. Its body is made for sudden acceleration. But speed comes at a cost. Cheetahs often lose their kills to stronger predators. Lions, hyenas, even vultures can push them off a fresh meal.
They prefer open savannas, where there’s space to sprint. Males often stay together in small coalitions. Females raise cubs alone, always moving, trying to stay ahead of danger. A fast cat — but a fragile one. It survives by avoiding fights, not winning them.
