Surviving in these adverse arid conditions can be difficult for any animal The cheetah has adaptive traits that help it hunt and catch prey, reproduce and compete with other predators out on the african savannah Nevertheless, the cheetah has adequately adapted to these conditions, especially when it comes to hunting for food.
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Animal adaptations in the savanna, as described by cotf, include access to water stored in trees during the dry season, increased speed and agility to escape flames caused by lightning on dry ground, burrowing as protection from fire and living dormant through times of food scarcity.
The cheetah’s tail is a steering wheel—it is an important tool for the cheetah to balance its body to make turns during a run
With it, a cheetah can easily make maneuvers and catch up with an equally speedy prey like a rabbit or a gazelle. All of these are physical adaptations that help make the cheetah a successful predator on the african savannah For discussion and critical thinking
