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5 Fun Facts

Cheetahs

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The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world.

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One way to always recognise a cheetah is by the long, black lines which run from the inside of each eye to the mouth.

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A cheetah has between 2,000 to 3,000 spots!

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A cheetah has semi-retractable claws, like the Fishing Cat, Flat-Headed Cat and the Iriomote Cat.

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Cheetahs have evolved to live in an environment where water is scarce, and can survive on one drink every three to four days.