Sunday, August 14, 2011

Are Cheetahs Bad ***?

No, not especially. They are built for speed, not strength, being slender and lightly-built, and much less powerful than other large cats. They often have their kills stolen by stronger predators like lions or spotted hyenas. They are not aggressive by nature, since an animal that relies on speed to hunt cannot afford to get into fights in case of an injury that might prevent them hunting. I have even seen cheetahs hared off their kills by jackals or vultures.

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