It is part of the feline family. Cheetahs also have tails. Adaptation Cheetahs have to have a light skeleton to be able to run 70 m.p.h. and catch it s prey. A cheetah will use it s tail for balance. Males that are in groups act like brothers and defend each other.
Females live a solitary life until they mate.
They like to eat gazelles. Impala is a treat.