10 facts about Cheetahs you must know

The name cheetah comes from a Hindi word, Chita, meaning 'spotted one'.

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Cheetah is the only large cat with the ability to turn while sprinting.

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Cheetah doesn't roar instead they meow like cats and produce sounds like growling, hissing and purring.

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Cheetahs can only sustain a chase for 200 to 300 metres due to the energy needed to move at such a high speed.

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The cheetah can have between 2,000 and 3,000 spots, which assists it to mix into its environment when chasing or covering up from predators.

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The wild cat can be domesticated in the UAE, some regions of Africa, and a few nations in Western Asia.

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Unlike other big cats, cheetah prey in the daytime as they don't have impressive night vision.

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Typically, female cheetahs give birth to 3 to 5 babies. The gestation period for females lasts about 3 months overall.

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Cheetahs' eyesight evolved to be able to discern details up to 5 km away, further enhancing their hunting technique.

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Cheetahs begin hunting with their moms at the age of 6 months, but it takes another 2 to 3 months for them to be able to hunt independently.

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