Cheetah

Description:

Again i took this picture at Smithsonian's National Zoo in Washington DC. I have to admit the fact that cheetah's are one of the most awesome creature out there. This cheetah was from southwestern Africa and there are only 7,000 to 10,000 of these big cats remain.

Habitat:

Savannas, both open and more densely vegetated, give cheetahs the open areas they need for quick stalks and chases. They are not found in forest areas or wetlands.

Notes:

Cheetahs can breed at any time of year but tend to copulate in the dry season, with cubs being born at the onset of the wet season. Females reach breeding age by 21 or 22 months of age. Males live in small permanent groups called coalitions, which are usually made up of brothers.