Cheetahs Trivia Quiz

Answer: 100 - 130lbs

The cheetah weighs approximately 100 to 130lbs. Cheetahs vary in weight and the males are somewhat larger than the female. (The Spotted Sphynx by Joy Adamson)

Answer: Chirping sounds

Cheetahs make a chirping sound. The sound is something like bird calls. When in distress, the cheetah will make a Warbler call. (Pippa's Challenge by Joy Adamson)

Answer: about 12 yrs.

The lifespan of the cheetah is about 12 years in the wild. In captivity the cheetah can live many more years. (The Spotted Sphynx by Joy Adamson)

Answer: No

In a race against a Greyhound, the cheetah will not win. Even though it is the fastest land animal in the world, the cheetah will lose because for all its speed the cheetah has a small heart. The heart is the size of a human's heart. If the cheetah does not catch its prey quickly, it must stop to rest.

This is why the beautiful cheetah would lose a race against a Greyhound. (Discovery Channel) and (http://www.gra-america.org/)

Answer: No

The cheetah is not a nocturnal animal. This is probably because the cheetah is easily frightened off its food by other wild animals. (Discovery Channel)

Answer: True

The cheetah can reach its top speed in about 3 seconds from a standstill position. (National Geographic Explorer)

Answer: About 3 months

Cubs are weaned from their mother at about 3 months of age, then they follow their mother to each kill and share in her catch. (Pippa's Challenge by Joy Adamson)

Answer: 90 - 95 days

The gestation period is between 90 to 95 days. At this time the mother disappears for a few days and reappears when the cubs are 1 to 2 days old. Before the birth, the mother eats large quantities of food to help her through the next few days when she will be with her newborn cubs. (Discovery Channel and Pippa's Challenge by Joy Adamson)

Answer: 20- 24 months

Cheetahs become sexually mature between the ages of 20 to 24 months. The youngest female cheetah noted to become sexually mature was Somba, her mother was a cheetah named Pippa who was raised by Joy Adamson. When Pippa died unexpectedly, Joy took it upon herself to keep watch over Pippa's cubs. Joy had the opportunity to see Somba (the only female in the litter) come into season at the age of 14 months. Joy noted that Pippa herself had come into season at 16 months, she questioned whether Somba was like her mother in that respect. (Pippa's Challenge by Joy Adamson)

Answer: About 11 days

Cubs open their eyes about 11 days after birth. (National Geographic Explorer)

Answer: Yes

It was found by Joy Adamson that cheetahs can get Babesia Canis. Even though this blood disease attacks canines, the cheetah can become inflicted with it. They can also get Babesia Felis. (The Spotted Sphynx by Joy Adamson)

Answer: 8

A cheetah mother can have up to 8 cubs in a litter. (Wildlife Fact File)

Answer: 9 - 11 months

A cub makes its first kill between the ages of 9 to 11 months. (Pippa's Challenge by Joy Adamson)

Answer: Yes

Male cheetah live in a group of two or more. The females are solitary except when they have cubs. (National Geographic Explorer)

Answer: No

Cheetahs can not roar. They can purr, and make other rumbling noises. (Discovery Channel)