Cheetah

Cheetahs rely on acceleration and short high-speed pursuits rather than the power used by lions or leopards. They frequently scan from termite mounds or other raised ground.

Females are usually solitary except when raising cubs, while some males form coalitions.

• Cheetahs have solid spots rather than leopard-style rosettes.
• The long tail helps with balance during rapid changes of direction.
• Open landscapes can make patient scanning especially productive.