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Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

  • Rare
  • IUCN VU · Vulnerable
  • Mammal
  • Africa

About the Cheetah

Known to science as Acinonyx jubatus, the Cheetah is a mammal found in Africa. Its habitats include savannas and grasslands.

It weighs around 55 kg and has a lifespan of about 12 years. At full speed it can reach 112 km/h. Estimates put its population at about 7,100 individuals.

Its conservation status is Vulnerable (VU), the first of the three IUCN threatened categories, used for species facing a high risk of extinction in the wild. In Animal Gacha, its card has Rare rarity. Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status, not an IUCN category. Rare cards are a less frequent find in packs.

Field data

Scientific name
Acinonyx jubatus
Group
Mammal
Region
Africa
Habitats
Savanna, Grassland
IUCN status
Vulnerable (VU)
Game rarity
Rare
Weight
55 kg
Lifespan
12 years
Top speed
112 km/h
Estimated population
7,100

Rarity is a game value informed by conservation status. It is not an IUCN category.

Wildlife data is a general reference and may vary between sources. Animal Gacha is not affiliated with IUCN.

Image credit

Creator
AfricanConservation
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