Interesting Facts About Cheetah For Kids

Cheetahs have mesmerised generations, are often associated with royalty and are a part of ancient folklore in Africa and Asia. The word ‘cheetah’ has its origin in the Sanskrit word chitraka/citraka, which means patterned or speckled.While many are oblivious to the magnificent animal’s dwindling numbers, others confuse the leopard with the cheetah, even though the two cats are quite distinct in their features. My discussion with some college students on wildlife conservation a few years ago brought out a surprising fact — many of them did not know that there were no more cheetahs in the wild in India.Wouldn’t it be nice to expand your children’s knowledge about wildlife protection and tell them some more amazing facts like this about cheetahs? The cheetah familyThe cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a carnivorous animal that belongs to the Felidae (cat) family. It is related closely to the puma. Both the cheetah and the...