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Cheetahs and lions. By Micheal Holmes. Cheetah facts. Cheetahs are the fastest animals in the world Scientific name is Acinonyx Jubatas Rank is species Its height is 2.5 to 3 feet and 8 to 9 metres at the shoulders Average weight is 50 to 64kg It has a top speed of 70 miles per hour
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Cheetahs andlions By Micheal Holmes
Cheetah facts • Cheetahs are the fastest animals in the world • Scientific name is AcinonyxJubatas • Rank is species • Its height is 2.5 to 3 feet and 8 to 9 metres at the shoulders • Average weight is 50 to 64kg • It has a top speed of 70 miles per hour • Its life span is 10 to 12 years
Lion facts • Lions are at the top of the food chain • He is the symbol of England • His height is 4 feet • Scientific name is Panthera Leo • Length is 5 to 8 feet • Lifespan is10 to 14 years • Rank is species • Top speed is 50 miles per hour • Weight is 330 to 500 lbs
Similarities • They both are in the big cat family • They are both carnivores • They both hunt for food • Both of their young are called cubs
Differences • A lion would hunt, kill and eat cheetahs • The lion has a mane and the cheetah doesn’t • The cheetah can run faster than the lion • The cheetah has spots and the lion doesn’t