Fierce fights between male coalitions, resulting in serious injury or death, can occur when defending territories. Cheetahs hunt in the late morning and early evening. The prey is suffocated when a cheetah bites the underside of the throat. Chases last about 20 seconds, and rarely longer then 1 minute. About half of the chases are successful.
Cheetahs make chirping sounds , and hiss or spit when angered or threatened.
They purr very loudly when content. Cheetahs do not pose a threat to human life. Reproduction Sexual maturity occurs at 20-23 months . The gestation period is about 95 days, and the average litter size is 4-5 cubs . Population Only 12,400 cheetahs remain in 25 African countries, and 200 cats survive in Iran.