Maries Ten Most Interesting Facts About Cheetahs

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Maries Ten Most Interesting Facts About Cheetahs

• Cheetah moms chirp to their cubs.
• Male cheetahs will defend a home territory in
  groups.
• The Cheetah is the undisputed running champion of
  the animal kingdom.

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• The Cheetah can only maintain its speed for
  about 1,000 to 1,300 feet.
• Cheetah territory ranges from 19 to 60 square
  miles.
• Cubs stay with their moms until 15 to 17 months
  of age.

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• Throughout history, cheetahs have been used for
  their hunting skills.
• Big cats, like the cheetah, developed at the
  beginning of the Ice Age (over 2 million years
  ago).

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• Cheetahs can purr.
• A cheetah can run up to 60 miles per hour.
• Cheetahs live about 10 to 12 years.