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- Date : International Cheetah Day is on December 4th.
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International Cheetah Day is on December 4 and we’re getting ready to celebrate mother nature’s breathtaking, built-for-speed machines — cheetahs. Cheetahs are incredibly fast and absolutely gorgeous beasts. But, did you know that cheetahs are the most endangered big cats in Africa? This day is a reminder that we should honor and preserve these magnificent animals!
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What is the scientific name for the cheetah?
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Panthera tigris
Acinonyx jubatus
Lycaon pictus
Felis catus
How do cheetahs communicate with each other over long distances?*
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Roaring
Purring
Whistling
Scent marking
What is the average lifespan of a cheetah in the wild?
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8-10 years
10-12 years
6-8 years
3-5 years
In which type of habitat are cheetahs commonly found?*
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Dense forests
Arctic tundra
Mountainous regions
Open grasslands and savannas
Where do cheetahs live?
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Africa
Australia
South America
Asia
Cheetahs are often vulnerable to larger predators that steal their kills. Which predator is known to do this frequently?*
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Lions
Leopards
Hyenas
Wild dogs
What is the average weight of a male cheetah?
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45-60 pounds
61-80 pounds
80-140 pounds
141-200 pounds
How do cheetahs maintain their high speeds while running?*
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Using their long tail for balance
Breathing rapidly
Opening their mouth wide for increased airflow
Having large leg muscles
What is the top speed of a cheetah?
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60 mph
50 mph
40 mph
70 mph
What is the scientific name of the extinct cheetah species that lived in North America during the Pleistocene epoch?*
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Acinonyx jubatus
Miracinonyx trumani
Panthera leo
Felis catus
Which of the following is NOT a type of cheetah?*
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African Cheetah
Asiatic Cheetah
South American Cheetah
Northwest African Cheetah
What is the gestation period for cheetahs?
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80-90 days
70-80 days
60-70 days
90-100 days
Which of the following senses is not highly developed in cheetahs compared to other big cats?*
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Sight
Hearing
Smell
Taste
What is the average litter size for cheetahs?
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5-6 cubs
1-6 cubs
1-2 cubs
7-8 cubs
What is the main reason for cheetah cubs having a high mortality rate?*
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Predation by lions and hyenas
Lack of food
Abandonment by their mother
Disease and infections
What is the name for a group of cheetahs?
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Pride
Flock
Herd
Coalition
How much time can a cheetah typically sprint at top speed before getting exhausted?*
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10-20 seconds
30-40 seconds
50-60 seconds
70-80 seconds
What is the hunting method of cheetahs?
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Chasing
Pouncing
Ambushing or Stalking
Camouflaging or Mimicking
Cheetahs are often mistaken for leopards. What is the main distinguishing feature between the two?*
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Cheetahs have solid spots, while leopards have rosettes.
Cheetahs are larger in size compared to leopards.
Leopards have longer legs and a slimmer body.
Leopards have a bushy tail, while cheetahs have a long, straight tail.
How many cheetah subspecies are recognized today?*
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2
3
4
6
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