CHEETAH

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A streamlined body, thin long legs and specialized muscles, allows them to run fast.

It has a small head , flexible spine that allows them to sprint up to 115km/hour ~ Fastest land animal

It has a long tail that allows them to balance during their sprints.

They have golden fur with small black spots which helps to fade their outline and blend in.

Black "tear marks" running from the corner of its eyes down the sides of the nose to its mouth keep sunlight out of its eyes and aid in hunting and seeing long distances.

Biology aspectsFemale Cheetahs are pregnant for ninety to ninety-

eight days.They can reproduce up to 9 cubs.Cubs weight between 150g and 300g Cubs leaves their mothers between 13 and 20

months after birth

Cheetahs Life spanIn wild – 12 years In captivity – 20 years

HABITAT

Cheetahs roam grasslands, savannas and semi-arid prairies — any area with open land and plenty of prey is good cheetah habitat.

Cheetah represents speed and focus and seeks to remind us to keep our eye on the goal.

It represents life, nature, freedom, speed and everything you want to accomplish in life.

SINGAPORE IS OUR HOMELAND ; THIS IS OUR WHERE WE BELONG. We treasure our heritage and take pride in shaping our own unique way of life.

•educating farmers about how to prevent cheetahs from preying on livestock heir livestock without resorting to the rifle.

•As a result, along with stronger enforcement of endangered species and anti-poaching laws, cheetahs population will be stabilized.

Commitment and responsibility What is being done to conserve the animal’s survival?

NO ONE OWES SINGAPORE A LIVING.We find our own way to survive and prosper, turning challenge into opportunity.

How has the animal evolved or adapted itself survive?

o Adapted to their environment as they have long legs which enable them to run a lot faster than what any other animal can.

oIt has the body to crouch down low when they are preying on some other animals.

oCheetahs can move up to sixty five miles per hour.

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What allows the cheetah to run fast?

ANS: A streamlined body, thin long legs and specialized muscles

How fast can a cheetah sprint?

ANS: 115km/hour

How can the cheetah camouflage itself?

ANS: They have golden fur with small black spots which helps to fade their outline and blend in.

How long is the gestation period of cheetahs?

ANS: 90-98 days

A cheetah life span in the wild?

ANS: 12 years

We learnt more about a cheetahs and their special features as well as their characteristics. We also have learnt about other animals in the zoo. We enjoyed ourselves in the zoo as we we had a lot of time in bonding our relationships closer to each together. We have also learnt the values a cheetah had. It reminds us to always aim for our goal and never give up.

http://www.cattales.org/cheetah.html

Reference

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_has_the_cheetah_adapted_to_its_environment

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah

http://www.futuremorph.org/my-future-finder/beyond-medicine/powerful-prostheseshttp://bigcatrescue.org/cheetah-facts

http://www.cheetah.org/?nd=cheetah_facts

http://science.howstuffworks.com/zoology/mammals/cheetah-speed.htm

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=earthtalks-save-the-cheetah

Thank you!