Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) - this is the photograph of a stuffed Cheetah taken from Vijay Palace, Mandavi, Gujarat, India
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is an atypical member of the cat family (Felidae) that is unique in its speed, while lacking strong climbing abilities. The species is the only living member of the genus Acinonyx. It is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph). The word "cheetah" is derived from the Sanskrit word citrakāyaḥ, meaning "variegated body
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Keywords: acinonyx, animal, cheetah, chordata, chordate, endangered, extict, extinct, fastest, india, jubatus, life, wild
