What are Cheetahs?
The cheetah is a large cat native to Africa, central Iran, and India. It is the fastest land animal, capable of running at 80 to 98 km/h; as such, it has evolved specialized adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs, and a long tail.
How Many Cheetahs In South Africa?
According to IUCN Red List, the total population size of the Southeast African cheetah is estimated to be around 3,526 mature individuals in Southern Africa and 2,102 mature individuals in Eastern Africa.
What part of Africa has the most cheetahs?
Botswana has one of the largest populations of cheetah which can be seen throughout its wilderness – even in the arid reaches of the Kalahari.
Which country has the most cheetahs in the world?
Namibia
The largest population of cheetahs can be found in Namibia, home to 1/3 of the total population of cheetahs left in the world! Loss of habitat and prey are the biggest threat to cheetahs. Learn more about these fascinating cats and spread the word to help save cheetahs.
Which countries in Africa have cheetahs?
Free-ranging cheetahs inhabit a broad section of Africa including areas of North Africa, Sahel, eastern, and southern Africa. The two strong holds remain in Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa and Nambia and Botswana in Southern Africa.