Name: The scientific name of the cheetah is Acinonyx jubatus. The cheetah gets its name from the Hindi Sanskrit word-Chita, the Hindi translation means spotted. The English translation is Hunting Leopard. http://www.thejunglestore.com/cheetahs/fun factDescription: Cheetahs have often been mistaken for leopards; the cheetah is thinner and has longer legs. Their body markings are light golden in color, covered with small round black spots on the cheeks, forehead, neck and legs. Cheetahs have a unique black mark just below their eyes in the shape of a teardrop; the tail has 4 – 6 rings at the end of the tail ending in white hairs grouped together. The weight of the adult cheetah is between 80 and 140 pounds, the body length is about 4 feet, the tail makes up several inches of the body length. Males are larger and heavier than females. The cheetah's speed makes it the fastest land mammal in the world; their speed can reach 80 – 100 km/h. Their body structure is slim, small head and long legs, making the body ideal for speed. Cheetah bodies are built for speed, they have a deep chest and large heart, lungs and nose which aid in oxygen intake during intense hunting for food. The cheetah is perhaps the fastest creature on land, but it can only maintain speed for short distances. Unlike other big cats, the cheetah does not roar, but emits a high-pitched dog-like yelp. Smithsonian Manuals, Mammals, There are five subspecies: Aj Hilzheimer, 1913 Northwest AfricaA.j. Fearsoni (Smith, 1834): East AfricaA.j. jubatus (Schreber, 1775): Southern AfricaA.j. soemmerringi (...... middle of paper .......d. Web. 19 May 2014. Gros, Paule M. "The status and conservation of the cheetah Acinonyx Jubatus in Tanzania." Biological Conservation 106.2 (2002 ): 177-85. Scientific article (publication) Gros, PM Status of the Cheetah Acinonyx Jubatus in Kenya 85 (1998): 137-49. Scientific article (publication) Kindersley, Dorling First American edition, Inc., 2002. Print. Laurenson, M.K. "High Juvenile Mortality in Cheetahs (Acinonyx Jubatus) and Its Consequences for Maternal Care." Lance Morrow, Juliet. Handbooks DK Publishing, Inc., New York:2002 Print.Wade, Nicholas The Science Times Book of Mammals Natalie Angier, New York: Lyons, 1999. Print.