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From eating. The cheetah is an apex or top level predator. There are no known predators for adult cheetahs however they can be killed by lions rarely. Cheetah's usually prey on smaller herbivores like Gazelles, Impala and Springbok. They don't have the size or strength to hunt down larger prey like zebra or wildebeest.
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Where do cheetahs get there energy?
running
Where did cheetahs come from?
from africa
How does cheetahs change the environment?
cheetahs would be around about 3rd order consumers, they consume other organisms, using this energy. when the cheetah dies, it decomposes and the energy is returned to the environment, thus maintaining energy gain and loss in an ecosystem.
Why do cheetah do not always have kinetic energy?
Cheetahs do not always have kinetic energy because they are only able to reach their top speed for short bursts due to the high energy cost. They conserve energy by resting and stalking prey until they are ready to sprint. Additionally, cheetahs rely on acceleration and stealth to minimize energy expenditure when hunting.
How fast do cheetahs travel?
Cheetahs can sprint up to 70 miles per hour but only for a short distance. If they need to travel any distance, they are much slower to conserve energy.
Are cheetahs related to cats?
yes they come from the same ancestor
What are cheetahs not good at?
Cheetahs have little endurance and can only run short distances at top speed, about 500 meters. They quickly use up their energy reserves and overheat.
What kind of plants do cheetahs eat?
Cheetahs are carnivores and predominantly feed on meat such as antelopes, gazelles, impalas, and other small to medium-sized mammals. They do not eat plants as their diet consists mainly of animal flesh to fulfill their energy needs.
How much do cheetahs eat and how often?
They need about 6 pounds of meat a day to keep their energy up.
What facts are there about the cheetahs of African savannas?
it can run about 70 miles per hour it can run about 70 miles per hour
What does the cheetah's prey give A oxygen B water C carbon dioxide D energy?
The prey for a cheetah provides energy. Just like for humans, cheetahs take oxygen from the air and give back carbon dioxide to plants; we take in water from both water sources and a little from prey (foods); and humans and cheetahs get energy from the foods we eat.
Are cheetahs helpful or harmless?
Cheetahs are both helpful and harmless. There are no records of cheetahs ever attacking a human.
