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View the cheetahs from within the Cheetah Exhibit at the Oklahoma City Zoo.
http://www.discovery.com/cams/cheetah/cheetahmain.html
Photos and general information on Acinonyx jubatus.
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index Africa and some small pockets of populaton in Iran and Russia, the cheetah is critically endangered and it is a race to save these beautiful, intelligent animals. The Cheetah is commonly found in Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia and South Africa.Some...Excerpted from the illustrated book _Animals of Africa_.
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Cheetahs (Animals of Africa) Its nonretractable claws and wide paw pads provide traction. Its large nostrils and lungs enable it to produce tremendous bursts of oxygen. Its leg muscles are complex; one set is designed for walking, the other for high-speed hunts. Slowed down,...Includes photos, videos, diet, habitat, predators, offspring, social life, intelligence, senses, weight, height, and life span.
http://www.thebigzoo.com/Animals/Cheetah.asp
Describes this cat's appearance, habitat, distribution, reproduction, and social system. With photos.
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Cheetah Florida law requires that all charities soliciting donations disclose their registration number and the percentage of your donation that goes to the cause and the amount that goes to the solicitor. Our registration number is CH-11409 and non-program expenses are...Discusses the animals' vocalizations, hunting habits and habitats. Explains the threatened nature of this unique cat and specie variations. Includes photos and related links.
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Cheetah Cheetah in many ways is peculiar amongst the many cat species. In both looks and physical mobility it resembles a large muscular greyhound its long streamlined body is carried on long, thin but powerful legs, which endow it with great...Notes on the anatomy, distribution and behavior of the cheetah.
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The cheetah is distinctly different from all other felids in both anatomy and behavior, and yet in many ways is the epitome of feline grace and speed. An elusive creature of the wide-open plains, open woodlands and brushlands, the cheetah...A part of the Smithsonian Institute dedicated to maintaining the cheetah population in the world though continued research and education. Site contains photos and information about cheetahs.
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Cheetah Conservation Station National Zoo| FONZ Online offers an array of books, educational games, and more related to the African Savanna. Visit the Smithsonian's African Art Museum. Cheetah Conservation Station Visiting the Cheetah Conservation Station Because this is an outdoor exhibit, public access to the cheetahs...