Predator-Prey Relationships Vocabulary

noun A large, wild cat known for its speed and spotted coat

• The cheetah is known for being the fastest land animal, capable of reaching speeds up to 75 miles per hour.
• Did you know that a cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds?
• That cheetah is a total speed demon!
• Her agility on the soccer field was like that of a cheetah hunting its prey.

noun A large, carnivorous feline mammal of the subfamily Pantherinae, native to Africa and Asia, with a yellowish-brown coat patterned with black spots.

• The leopard is known for its distinctive coat pattern and elusive nature.
• I heard that there was a leopard sighting near the hiking trail yesterday.
• That car is as fast as a leopard on the highway!
• Her quick thinking was like a leopard, always one step ahead.