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Cheetah

Published on Nov 26, 2015

Adaptations

PRESENTATION OUTLINE

Cheetah

Adaptations to Survive
Photo by spencer77

Long, Heavy Tail

Helps a cheetah to balance while running/leaping
Photo by TepeyacFarm

Spots

Help cheetahs blend (camouflage) in with the tall grass or speckled light
Photo by wwarby

Black Tear Marks

Keeps sunlight out of its eyes (like sunglasses!)
Photo by aftab.

Slender Body

Helps a cheetah run fast (up to 70mph!)
Photo by Mark Dumont

Rubber Foot Pads/Dull Claws

Helps them grip the ground while running
Photo by TangoPango

Sharp Eyes

See great distances

Flexible Spine

Helps a cheetah run fast to catch prey
Photo by jurvetson

Rubber Foot Pads/ Dull Claws