What is the Saharan cheetah?
and Saharan Gepard, or acinonyx Jubatus Hecki is often referred to as northwest African cheetah. It is an endangered animal that is mainly located in Algeria and Niger. Social samples or biology of this animal is known smaller and lighter color than the average cheetah because they are largely night and rare. It is assumed that the Saharan Gepard shares the same mating habits as other types of cheetahs. This rare cat is carnivorous and there are many factors that lead to extinction. Cheetah tends to stay in the mountain areas of the desert, because it tends to have more access to the water. Yet scientists have found that cheetahly tends to remain in areas where prey is available, despite the availability of water. Saharan cheetah also seems to prefer areas with very little human activity; IF dares closer to civilization, remaining in areas where there is easy access to escape.
This cheetahIt looks extremely different from many of the same species. Saharan Sahran reaches only 3.5 feet (1.1 meters) and 4.5 feet (1.4 meters). From the shoulders to the ground, it tends to remain between 25.5 inches (65 centimeters) and 33.5 inches (85 centimeters). Small and elegant, the Saharan cheerpark rarely reaches a weight of over £ 143 (65 kilograms) and usually remains closer to £ 88 (40 kilograms). It is also different than most other cheetahs in color; Its coat is usually a very light creamy color, rather than yellow or orange, even if it has conventional black spots and black lines on the tear channel.
scientists estimate that there are less than 300 Saharan cheetahs. The animal remains out of direct sunlight to maintain energy, so it is extremely unlikely to find one of these creatures during the day. Due to their hobby to avoid people and walk only at night, the observation of the Sahran cheetahs is very rare. It is known that they tend to travel alone or in very free, small groups, even if they are unusual.
As with most mammals, female cheetahs usually stay with their young people for a short time. Adults tend to combine only for mating that can occur during any season. Like most cheetahs, Sahan takes 90 to 100 days for complete pregnancy. The litters usually consist of three to five kittens.
The primary prey of northwest African cheetahs are antelopes and gazelles, although they can also eat sheep, rabbits or other smaller, easily catch prey. While serious drought is partly responsible for the threat to this species, some scientists have found that the Saran cheetah has adapted to be able to infect the necessary water from Prey's blood. Lack of prey due to poaching, killing to protect stocks and killing cheetahs for its fur is also responsible for a very low number. The Saran cheetah is on several lists for endangered and critically endangered species.