Behind those beautiful spots Cheetahs bodies are approximately 4' long, with another 2' of tail length. They stand just over 3' high and usually weigh more than 100 pounds. Once widespread across most of Africa and parts of Asia, these big cats are now mainly found only in East Africa. Sometimes confused with the leopard, the cheetah s yellowish-brown coat features black spots that merge into rings on the tail. The belly and undersides are white.
Cheetahs also have distinct black stripes on their faces that run from eyes to mouth.
Unlike some big cats that roar loudly, the cheetah utters a barking howl that sounds more like a purr. Remember, we won't rent or sell your name or e-mail address to third parties. We value your privacy.