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South African Cheetah

Fact:

The South African Cheetah, is the biggest of the cheetah species. Cheetahs have poor night vision and only hunt during the day

Habitat:

Open and partially open savannah.

Threats:

Habitat loss, conflict with humans and declining prey.

Range:

Deserts of the Kalahari, the savannahs of Okavango Delta and Transvaal region in South Africa.

Additional Information:

Cheetahs are the only big cat that cannot roar. They can howover purr most loudly when sitting near other cheetahs.