Every Wednesday we plan to share our most recent visit to the PHOENIX ZOO. We have been members for seven years, it is the best $129.00 a year we have ever spent. We hope you enjoy some wonderful photos and stories. Bill and Pam
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Today we found these three guys very active, and not afraid to come close to us. Enjoy. Bill
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph) with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being 93 and 98 km/h (58 and 61 mph), and as such has several adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail. It typically reaches 67–94 cm (26–37 in) at the shoulder, and the head-and-body length is between 1.1 and 1.5 m (3 ft 7 in and 4 ft 11 in). Adults weigh between 21 and 72 kg (46 and 159 lb). Its head is small and rounded and has a short snout and black tear-like facial streaks. The coat is typically tawny to creamy white or pale buff and is mostly covered with evenly spaced, solid black spots. Four subspecies are recognized.
Adapted for Speed
Capable of reaching peak speeds of over 60 mph, cheetahs are often considered the fastest land mammals on earth. They have several adaptations that aid them in catching prey at such high speeds. Their semi-retractable claws function like cleats, increasing traction to help with sharp turns and speed. They use their tails like rudders to counter balance their body weight during sudden, sharp turns. Finally, their flexible spines extend, allowing cheetahs to cover more than 20 feet in each stride.
The Cat’s Meow
Cheetahs cannot roar. They lack the two-piece hyoid bone in the throat that allows the “big cats” of the genus Panthera (tigers, lions, jaguars, leopards) to roar. However, cheetahs can still communicate audibly with each other by purring, hissing, chirping and growling.
Brotherly Love
Adult female cheetahs are solitary, except when rearing cubs. Males, however, will form coalitions of two or three cheetahs who are usually brothers. These coalitions compete for the best hunting grounds as well as areas that are frequently traveled by females.
Natural Sunglasses
The black “tear lines” on the cheetah’s face help absorb sunlight and cut down on glare.
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