Cheetah Male Skull Replica

Description

Cheetah male skull replica measures 6.3 x 4.3 x 3.1 inches. The Acinonyx jubatus skull is a museum-quality polyurethane resin cast of a California Academy of Sciences specimen. 2-part skull (separate cranium and mandible). 1:1 scale. Made in USA.

The cheetah is a large wild cat that lives in North, Southern, and East Africa. A few small populations also survive in Iran. This feline inhabits dry areas, scrub forests, savannahs, and arid woods.

It has a lightweight body and a small, rounded head with a short muzzle. Distinct back tear-like streaks run down its face. They have a deep chest, long thin legs, and a long tail. Solid black spots cover their tawny or creamy-white fur. Each individual cat has a unique pattern of spots on its coat. The chin, throat, and belly are solid white fur.

This predator stays active during the day hunting for its food. It eats meat and targets medium-sized antelopes. The cat stalks its prey until it gets within 330 to 980 feet. It then charges fast and trips the animal during the chase. It bites the throat to suffocate its prey.

Adult females live alone or travel with their young cubs. Males are social and form groups called coalitions to defend territory. These cats can run at about 40 miles per hour during a typical hunt. They can accelerate up to 70 miles per hour over short distances. This incredible speed makes it the fastest land animal on earth.

Scientific Classification

• Kingdom: Animalia
• Phylum: Chordata
• Class: Mammalia
• Order: Carnivora
• Suborder: Feliformia
• Family: Felidae
• Subfamily: Felinae
• Genus: Acinonyx
• Species: A. jubatus
• Binomial name: Acinonyx jubatus
• Conservation status: Vulnerable

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