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Cheetah
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Height: 2 ½ -3 feet (.8-.9m) at the shoulder.
Weight: 110-140 lbs (50-64kg).
Top Speed: 70mph (113 km/hr).
Lifespan: 10-12 years.
Protection Status
Endangered Species Act:
Endangered
IUCN Red List:
Vulnerable
CITES:
Appendix I
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