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| Cuzin, F. | |
| 4.5.5. the cheetah,_ Acinonyx jubatus_ | |
| 2003 Full Book | |
The cheetah, Acinonyx jubatus, used to frequent all the open areas of Africa and southwest Asia. Like its prey (mainly gazelles), captured after a brief pursuit, this cat has become very rare. In Morocco, we find the subspecies _hecki_, widespread in the whole of North Africa and the Sahara. |
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