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PRehse Careful, the cheetah, like the lion, is one of those species which the Cat Specialist Group had trouble with. It is possible that there are only two valid subspecies, a northern subspecies comprising the Asiatic, Northeast and Northwest African cheetahs, and a southern subspecies comprising the South east and Southern African cheetahs, similar to the case of lions being divided into a northern subspecies (including North African and Asiatic populations) and southern subspecies (though issues like that of genetic admixture have to be treated with caution). [1] Leo1pard ( talk) 16:42, 11 October 2018 (UTC)
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[1]]ɱ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Abhi04101997 ( talk • contribs) 01:27, 4 November 2018 (UTC)
thi is wrong because Paratarsotomus macropalpis is fastest animal on earth it is discovered by scientists in 2014 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2405:205:419D:2ECD:5B05:698D:DB1D:2596 ( talk) 10:52, 6 April 2019 (UTC)
Hi Tallis40: I don't mean to be disrespectful to authors when removing their names from the content itself. But if we used the names of every 202 authors currently ref'ed in this page, the text would become unreadable. -- BhagyaMani ( talk) 14:22, 5 July 2019 (UTC)
Names are very important, or even crucial, in this context, for one central reason: there is no ONE definition of ANY of these terms, and most of them lack a clear acoustic definition, and regardless of acoustic definition(s) the use of terms vary between authors. It is crucially important to point out that the terms given here are the ones used by Eklund, Peters, Munro, Weise, or indeed Estes, who also seem to be edited away. Otherwise the reader will get the wrong impression about these terms.
No edit done, but if BhagyaMani insists on crediting researcher there *must' be something added about the terminology problem with regard to vocalizations, which indeed was part of this entry just a couple of days ago (when both Eklund and Estes were mentioned). To provide a list of terms without mentioning that those are the terms used by a specific and small group of researchers is misleading and would never be allowed in academic publishing (even at 101 level).
Why does it mention Palestine instead of Israel?? Please change it to Israel. Its sickening that some individuals take advantage of the wikipedia platform in order to advance their anti Israel agenda. If some would argue Israel was created in 1948, way after the Cheetahs extinction, then one can argue that Israel was founded before Iran (1979) and Syria (1961).
Distribution and habitat
... In Eurasia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, and the Ganga and Indus river valleys in South Asia sheltered large numbers of cheetahs.[33]
EDITED VERSION
... In Eurasia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, and the Ganga and Indus river valleys in South Asia sheltered large numbers of cheetahs.[33]
According to
WP:CITEVAR: Editors should not attempt to change an article's established citation style merely on the grounds of personal preference, to make it match other articles, or without first seeking consensus for the change
. I don't think the recent changes to use {{
sfn}} are an improvement and think they should be reverted until there is consensus for such a change.
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Cheetahs used to be in Mandate of Palestine or now, Israel & Jordan. “Palestine,” Mordor OT Narnia is a mythological land. AlonTree ( talk) 11:55, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
This article is over 188,000K, its far longer than other mammalian species articles. Compared that to lion, cat and wolf at 142,000k, brown bear at 141,000K, tiger at 140,000k and dog at 131,000K. There is no reason why this article can't be trimmed and summarized. LittleJerry ( talk) 03:08, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
@ LittleJerry: We are down by 30K at least, let me know where else we could cut things down. I will try shortening Reproduction, but the bulk of the article size is mostly refs, may be we should cut them down unless they are necessary? @ BhagyaMani: could you let me know why you undid my changes in Habitat, I was trying to condense the material. Sainsf ( knock knock · am I there?) 13:44, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
Article length in Wikipedia is best measured by word count, the word count is reasonable (~9,500 words).
The file size ('WIKITEXT') is NOTHING MUCH TO DO WITH IT, because many normal edits (such as adding references) greatly increase the size without materially increasing the read size of the article for the reader (which is what counts), while only improving the article quality. Good articles, such as this one, normally have large wikitext. GliderMaven ( talk) 15:25, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
@ BhagyaMani:, @ LittleJerry: and @ GliderMaven: I think the point above that some edits may have done more bad than good as we looked at it the wrong way could hold weight. I mean there are FAs like Passenger pigeon which are way longer and didn't face issues so I can't see why this should except if there is loss of focus, which I'm sure there isn't. So I'm going to open PR now after some cleanup and after I re-add a bit of material which I think should be there for proper coverage. Please discuss anything you wish to at the PR where we can get better consensus instead of here. Thanks, Sainsf ( knock knock · am I there?) 23:08, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
The etymology section has an error. It has a phrase reading चित्रय (cītra); cītra is not correct. The Sanskrit says citraya instead (all short vowels, plus a syllable is forgotten too! How does this happen?). I'm posting this up because I cannot edit this article. 153.33.60.3 ( talk) 01:02, 13 October 2020 (UTC)
It's still wrong, but in a different way now: it should be "citraya," not "kitraya." The dictionary contrasts ⟨k⟩ from ⟨k⟩, which represent what is normally ⟨c⟩ and ⟨k⟩, respectively (this is evident from looking at other entries). Why that is, I know not. It does the same thing with ⟨m⟩ for normal ⟨ṁ⟩, and ⟨t⟩ for normal ⟨ṭ⟩; it uses a weird transliteration, and for the sake of uniformity with Wikipedia's standard for Sanskrit transliteration it should read citraya. 153.33.60.3 ( talk) 08:09, 14 October 2020 (UTC)
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change: Kublai Khan (1260–1294 BC) to: Kublai Khan (1260-1294 AD)
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[1] 100.11.21.132 ( talk) 02:18, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
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Under Social organization we have some similar information regarding cubs/coalitions.
I have grouped these two portions together. And now, the following info regarding coalitions is together. But, the original sentences
had two sources, and I have split the sentences, although I copied both sources, Nowak and Hunter. I don't know if the sources need to be adjusted, as I can't access many pages of "Wildcats of the World" (Luke Hunter). Please review and help, if you can. Thanks, Tribe of Tiger Let's Purrfect! 04:05, 3 August 2021 (UTC)
From the log it appears the page is semi protected since 2010. The discussion at WP:RFPP seems to no longer be in the archives, and there are no notice as why the page is protected even here.
Anyone remember the cause and whether it is still applicable ? CrocodilienAnonyme ( talk) 13:45, 27 September 2021 (UTC)
Thanks, that was ten years ago, but I guess there are no reason it’s vandale attracting status changed.
SilverTiger12 May I pet you as a thanks ? :D CrocodilienAnonyme ( talk) 14:09, 27 September 2021 (UTC)
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The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. Cubs are highly vulnerable to predators during the first few weeks of life, and predation is the leading cause of mortality among cheetah cubs. A study showed that in areas with a low density of predators (such as Namibian farmlands) around 70 per cent of the cubs survived beyond the age of 14 months, whereas in areas like the Serengeti National Park, where several large carnivores exist, the survival rate was just 17 per cent. This cheetah cub was photographed in the Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, amid long grass. Photograph credit: Charles James Sharp
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I thought it was standard procedure to list the IUCN Red List, and, if applicable, CITES designations, for the conservation status of any animal species, which reflect worldwide consensus. Why use an American system for a species that's not even found in the United States? -- An anonymous username, not my real name ( talk) 00:53, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
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Please remove these three phrases:
neglect of cubs by mothers Cheetahs are poor breeders in captivity, while wild individuals are far more successful Though she tries to make minimal noise she usually can not defend her litter from these predators.
and replace them with these three:
maternal neglect Wild cheetahs are far more successful breeders than captive cheetahs Despite trying to make minimal noise, she cannot generally defend her litter from predators.
"Maternal neglect" is a common term, and while most results (unsurprisingly) are human-related, the concept itself isn't. "Can not" is not normal, a common is beneficial, and the identity of "these" predators isn't given. All three phrases are shorter without losing anything of significance. 120.21.112.28 ( talk) 01:18, 7 April 2022 (UTC)
Two sets now present in Kuno national park, MP India and historical range. 2604:CA00:138:33BB:0:0:C61:3212 ( talk) 16:19, 18 February 2023 (UTC)
"The researchers suggested that a hunt consists of two phases—an initial fast acceleration phase when the cheetah tries to catch up with the prey, followed by slowing down as it closes in on it, the deceleration varying by the prey in question. The peak acceleration observed was 2.5 m/s (8.2 ft/s), while the peak deceleration value was 7.5 m/s (25 ft/s)."
The incorrect units used m/s and ft/s are of speed, not acceleration. Acceleration is a rate of change of velocity with time and has to include a time squared component. It is written in the SI system as m.s-2 (ft.s-2 archaic).
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2. https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/632156?fbclid=IwAR2Sfb3wCFOwVzhiExjF7Q34I6U9AETuMhiI9PYIn_yEearSeHv9NfewN3c_aem_th_AUppqgthZEFNtkwJq_cBHkDMbrAm_MBBGbG7nyVIyJ_vGaeIvRqT1QUkVYUJGSvWFBo&mibextid=Zxz2cZ Ovie11 ( talk) 01:33, 29 May 2023 (UTC)
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Please change:
is a large cat native to Africa and Southwest Asia (today restricted to central Iran).
to
is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran.
This would bring the introductory sentence back to what it was before a change in February 2023. [7]
The current wording is far too confusing – it sounds like we're saying that today it only lives in Iran, instead of Africa and Iran.
194.105.229.8 ( talk) 19:17, 9 July 2023 (UTC)
In connection to this sentence "... it has evolved specialized adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail" which lacks any serious/significant information, with references, on physiological and anatomical adaptation for speed.
Williams, T. M., et al. "Skeletal muscle histology and biochemistry of an elite sprinter, the African cheetah." Journal of Comparative Physiology B 167 (1997): 527-535.
https://williams.eeb.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CheetahMuscleHistology_WilliamsEtAl1997.pdf
Hudson, Penny E., Sandra A. Corr, and Alan M. Wilson. "High speed galloping in the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) and the racing greyhound (Canis familiaris): spatio-temporal and kinetic characteristics." Journal of Experimental Biology 215.14 (2012): 2425-2434.
https://www.originalwisdom.com/wp-content/uploads/bsk-pdf-manager/2019/10/Hudson-et-al_2012_High-speed-galloping-in-the-cheetah-and-the-racing-greyhound.pdf Richard Hawkins ( talk) 19:54, 24 August 2023 (UTC)
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(talk) 14:17, 25 August 2023 (UTC)NCBI lists cheetahs being in Acinonyx, a sister clade to Felinae. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?mode=Tree&id=32536&lvl=3&lin=f&keep=1&srchmode=1&unlock Aredridel ( talk) 15:52, 10 September 2023 (UTC)
About my last edit:
That is exactly what I said. I don't think I expressed it in the best way. Correct? The length of a cheetah's femur in relation to body mass is 87 mm/kg⅓. That of a greyhound is 69 mm/kg⅓. In addition, the diameter of the midshaft of cheetah bones is larger than that of greyhounds relative to the length of the bone. For example, in cheetahs, the diameter equals 8.07 % of the femur length, and 7.53 % of the femur length in greyhounds. The diameter equals 7.27 % of the tibia length in cheetahs, and 7.02 % in greyhounds. (Relative diameters are personal calculations from length and diameter averages also made by me; See Hudson 2011).
There is a popular belief that cheetahs are too fragile, but this is not so true. There are more graceful animals out there. An animal that can accelerate quickly (0-97 Km/h in less than 3 seconds), needs strong limb bones. Don't you think so?
Also, cheetahs seem to have a more elongated calcaneus than greyhounds which would help them to generate more torque on the ankle joint.
LeandroPucha ( talk) 19:19, 22 September 2023 (UTC)
their habit 207.89.46.249 ( talk) 14:31, 7 February 2024 (UTC)
Map of India has severe inaccuracies and seems to have been done with mala fide intentions. Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Aksai Chin which are inalienable and integral part of India as held by Govt. of India, are shown either as parts of Pakistan and China or marked as separate territories. Even if the map is drawn keeping in mind UN disputed territories resolution, disputed territories of Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Aksai chin should have also been marked separately, which isnt the case. Also Punjab state of India which clearly isnt disputed by any other UN member is marked as a separate country/territory which is highly objectionable. Kindly take note of it and revise the map Mohitkumar0121210 ( talk) 19:22, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
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The species of the cheetah is not considered a large cat since it cannot roar. I request we change the page to say that cheetahs are considered small cats but are about the same size as felines considered as large cats. Thanks you 2601:80:477F:82F0:AD97:6C0E:7435:C972 ( talk) 14:29, 6 May 2024 (UTC)
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PRehse Careful, the cheetah, like the lion, is one of those species which the Cat Specialist Group had trouble with. It is possible that there are only two valid subspecies, a northern subspecies comprising the Asiatic, Northeast and Northwest African cheetahs, and a southern subspecies comprising the South east and Southern African cheetahs, similar to the case of lions being divided into a northern subspecies (including North African and Asiatic populations) and southern subspecies (though issues like that of genetic admixture have to be treated with caution). [1] Leo1pard ( talk) 16:42, 11 October 2018 (UTC)
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[1]]ɱ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Abhi04101997 ( talk • contribs) 01:27, 4 November 2018 (UTC)
thi is wrong because Paratarsotomus macropalpis is fastest animal on earth it is discovered by scientists in 2014 — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2405:205:419D:2ECD:5B05:698D:DB1D:2596 ( talk) 10:52, 6 April 2019 (UTC)
Hi Tallis40: I don't mean to be disrespectful to authors when removing their names from the content itself. But if we used the names of every 202 authors currently ref'ed in this page, the text would become unreadable. -- BhagyaMani ( talk) 14:22, 5 July 2019 (UTC)
Names are very important, or even crucial, in this context, for one central reason: there is no ONE definition of ANY of these terms, and most of them lack a clear acoustic definition, and regardless of acoustic definition(s) the use of terms vary between authors. It is crucially important to point out that the terms given here are the ones used by Eklund, Peters, Munro, Weise, or indeed Estes, who also seem to be edited away. Otherwise the reader will get the wrong impression about these terms.
No edit done, but if BhagyaMani insists on crediting researcher there *must' be something added about the terminology problem with regard to vocalizations, which indeed was part of this entry just a couple of days ago (when both Eklund and Estes were mentioned). To provide a list of terms without mentioning that those are the terms used by a specific and small group of researchers is misleading and would never be allowed in academic publishing (even at 101 level).
Why does it mention Palestine instead of Israel?? Please change it to Israel. Its sickening that some individuals take advantage of the wikipedia platform in order to advance their anti Israel agenda. If some would argue Israel was created in 1948, way after the Cheetahs extinction, then one can argue that Israel was founded before Iran (1979) and Syria (1961).
Distribution and habitat
... In Eurasia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Palestine, Syria, and the Ganga and Indus river valleys in South Asia sheltered large numbers of cheetahs.[33]
EDITED VERSION
... In Eurasia, Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Syria, and the Ganga and Indus river valleys in South Asia sheltered large numbers of cheetahs.[33]
According to
WP:CITEVAR: Editors should not attempt to change an article's established citation style merely on the grounds of personal preference, to make it match other articles, or without first seeking consensus for the change
. I don't think the recent changes to use {{
sfn}} are an improvement and think they should be reverted until there is consensus for such a change.
Jts1882 |
talk 08:57, 4 January 2020 (UTC)
References
Cheetahs used to be in Mandate of Palestine or now, Israel & Jordan. “Palestine,” Mordor OT Narnia is a mythological land. AlonTree ( talk) 11:55, 1 April 2020 (UTC)
This article is over 188,000K, its far longer than other mammalian species articles. Compared that to lion, cat and wolf at 142,000k, brown bear at 141,000K, tiger at 140,000k and dog at 131,000K. There is no reason why this article can't be trimmed and summarized. LittleJerry ( talk) 03:08, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
@ LittleJerry: We are down by 30K at least, let me know where else we could cut things down. I will try shortening Reproduction, but the bulk of the article size is mostly refs, may be we should cut them down unless they are necessary? @ BhagyaMani: could you let me know why you undid my changes in Habitat, I was trying to condense the material. Sainsf ( knock knock · am I there?) 13:44, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
Article length in Wikipedia is best measured by word count, the word count is reasonable (~9,500 words).
The file size ('WIKITEXT') is NOTHING MUCH TO DO WITH IT, because many normal edits (such as adding references) greatly increase the size without materially increasing the read size of the article for the reader (which is what counts), while only improving the article quality. Good articles, such as this one, normally have large wikitext. GliderMaven ( talk) 15:25, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
@ BhagyaMani:, @ LittleJerry: and @ GliderMaven: I think the point above that some edits may have done more bad than good as we looked at it the wrong way could hold weight. I mean there are FAs like Passenger pigeon which are way longer and didn't face issues so I can't see why this should except if there is loss of focus, which I'm sure there isn't. So I'm going to open PR now after some cleanup and after I re-add a bit of material which I think should be there for proper coverage. Please discuss anything you wish to at the PR where we can get better consensus instead of here. Thanks, Sainsf ( knock knock · am I there?) 23:08, 26 April 2020 (UTC)
The etymology section has an error. It has a phrase reading चित्रय (cītra); cītra is not correct. The Sanskrit says citraya instead (all short vowels, plus a syllable is forgotten too! How does this happen?). I'm posting this up because I cannot edit this article. 153.33.60.3 ( talk) 01:02, 13 October 2020 (UTC)
It's still wrong, but in a different way now: it should be "citraya," not "kitraya." The dictionary contrasts ⟨k⟩ from ⟨k⟩, which represent what is normally ⟨c⟩ and ⟨k⟩, respectively (this is evident from looking at other entries). Why that is, I know not. It does the same thing with ⟨m⟩ for normal ⟨ṁ⟩, and ⟨t⟩ for normal ⟨ṭ⟩; it uses a weird transliteration, and for the sake of uniformity with Wikipedia's standard for Sanskrit transliteration it should read citraya. 153.33.60.3 ( talk) 08:09, 14 October 2020 (UTC)
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change: Kublai Khan (1260–1294 BC) to: Kublai Khan (1260-1294 AD)
Kublai Khan's reign was not BC.
[1] 100.11.21.132 ( talk) 02:18, 19 March 2021 (UTC)
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Under Social organization we have some similar information regarding cubs/coalitions.
I have grouped these two portions together. And now, the following info regarding coalitions is together. But, the original sentences
had two sources, and I have split the sentences, although I copied both sources, Nowak and Hunter. I don't know if the sources need to be adjusted, as I can't access many pages of "Wildcats of the World" (Luke Hunter). Please review and help, if you can. Thanks, Tribe of Tiger Let's Purrfect! 04:05, 3 August 2021 (UTC)
From the log it appears the page is semi protected since 2010. The discussion at WP:RFPP seems to no longer be in the archives, and there are no notice as why the page is protected even here.
Anyone remember the cause and whether it is still applicable ? CrocodilienAnonyme ( talk) 13:45, 27 September 2021 (UTC)
Thanks, that was ten years ago, but I guess there are no reason it’s vandale attracting status changed.
SilverTiger12 May I pet you as a thanks ? :D CrocodilienAnonyme ( talk) 14:09, 27 September 2021 (UTC)
Hello! This is to let editors know that File:Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cub.jpg, a featured picture used in this article, has been selected as the English Wikipedia's picture of the day (POTD) for November 16, 2021. A preview of the POTD is displayed below and can be edited at Template:POTD/2021-11-16. For the greater benefit of readers, any potential improvements or maintenance that could benefit the quality of this article should be done before its scheduled appearance on the Main Page. If you have any concerns, please place a message at Wikipedia talk:Picture of the day. Thank you! Cwmhiraeth ( talk) 12:59, 25 October 2021 (UTC)
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. Cubs are highly vulnerable to predators during the first few weeks of life, and predation is the leading cause of mortality among cheetah cubs. A study showed that in areas with a low density of predators (such as Namibian farmlands) around 70 per cent of the cubs survived beyond the age of 14 months, whereas in areas like the Serengeti National Park, where several large carnivores exist, the survival rate was just 17 per cent. This cheetah cub was photographed in the Phinda Private Game Reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, amid long grass. Photograph credit: Charles James Sharp
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I thought it was standard procedure to list the IUCN Red List, and, if applicable, CITES designations, for the conservation status of any animal species, which reflect worldwide consensus. Why use an American system for a species that's not even found in the United States? -- An anonymous username, not my real name ( talk) 00:53, 12 January 2022 (UTC)
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Please remove these three phrases:
neglect of cubs by mothers Cheetahs are poor breeders in captivity, while wild individuals are far more successful Though she tries to make minimal noise she usually can not defend her litter from these predators.
and replace them with these three:
maternal neglect Wild cheetahs are far more successful breeders than captive cheetahs Despite trying to make minimal noise, she cannot generally defend her litter from predators.
"Maternal neglect" is a common term, and while most results (unsurprisingly) are human-related, the concept itself isn't. "Can not" is not normal, a common is beneficial, and the identity of "these" predators isn't given. All three phrases are shorter without losing anything of significance. 120.21.112.28 ( talk) 01:18, 7 April 2022 (UTC)
Two sets now present in Kuno national park, MP India and historical range. 2604:CA00:138:33BB:0:0:C61:3212 ( talk) 16:19, 18 February 2023 (UTC)
"The researchers suggested that a hunt consists of two phases—an initial fast acceleration phase when the cheetah tries to catch up with the prey, followed by slowing down as it closes in on it, the deceleration varying by the prey in question. The peak acceleration observed was 2.5 m/s (8.2 ft/s), while the peak deceleration value was 7.5 m/s (25 ft/s)."
The incorrect units used m/s and ft/s are of speed, not acceleration. Acceleration is a rate of change of velocity with time and has to include a time squared component. It is written in the SI system as m.s-2 (ft.s-2 archaic).
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2. https://www.saudigazette.com.sa/article/632156?fbclid=IwAR2Sfb3wCFOwVzhiExjF7Q34I6U9AETuMhiI9PYIn_yEearSeHv9NfewN3c_aem_th_AUppqgthZEFNtkwJq_cBHkDMbrAm_MBBGbG7nyVIyJ_vGaeIvRqT1QUkVYUJGSvWFBo&mibextid=Zxz2cZ Ovie11 ( talk) 01:33, 29 May 2023 (UTC)
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Please change:
is a large cat native to Africa and Southwest Asia (today restricted to central Iran).
to
is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran.
This would bring the introductory sentence back to what it was before a change in February 2023. [7]
The current wording is far too confusing – it sounds like we're saying that today it only lives in Iran, instead of Africa and Iran.
194.105.229.8 ( talk) 19:17, 9 July 2023 (UTC)
In connection to this sentence "... it has evolved specialized adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail" which lacks any serious/significant information, with references, on physiological and anatomical adaptation for speed.
Williams, T. M., et al. "Skeletal muscle histology and biochemistry of an elite sprinter, the African cheetah." Journal of Comparative Physiology B 167 (1997): 527-535.
https://williams.eeb.ucsc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/CheetahMuscleHistology_WilliamsEtAl1997.pdf
Hudson, Penny E., Sandra A. Corr, and Alan M. Wilson. "High speed galloping in the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) and the racing greyhound (Canis familiaris): spatio-temporal and kinetic characteristics." Journal of Experimental Biology 215.14 (2012): 2425-2434.
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(talk) 14:17, 25 August 2023 (UTC)NCBI lists cheetahs being in Acinonyx, a sister clade to Felinae. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/Taxonomy/Browser/wwwtax.cgi?mode=Tree&id=32536&lvl=3&lin=f&keep=1&srchmode=1&unlock Aredridel ( talk) 15:52, 10 September 2023 (UTC)
About my last edit:
That is exactly what I said. I don't think I expressed it in the best way. Correct? The length of a cheetah's femur in relation to body mass is 87 mm/kg⅓. That of a greyhound is 69 mm/kg⅓. In addition, the diameter of the midshaft of cheetah bones is larger than that of greyhounds relative to the length of the bone. For example, in cheetahs, the diameter equals 8.07 % of the femur length, and 7.53 % of the femur length in greyhounds. The diameter equals 7.27 % of the tibia length in cheetahs, and 7.02 % in greyhounds. (Relative diameters are personal calculations from length and diameter averages also made by me; See Hudson 2011).
There is a popular belief that cheetahs are too fragile, but this is not so true. There are more graceful animals out there. An animal that can accelerate quickly (0-97 Km/h in less than 3 seconds), needs strong limb bones. Don't you think so?
Also, cheetahs seem to have a more elongated calcaneus than greyhounds which would help them to generate more torque on the ankle joint.
LeandroPucha ( talk) 19:19, 22 September 2023 (UTC)
their habit 207.89.46.249 ( talk) 14:31, 7 February 2024 (UTC)
Map of India has severe inaccuracies and seems to have been done with mala fide intentions. Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Aksai Chin which are inalienable and integral part of India as held by Govt. of India, are shown either as parts of Pakistan and China or marked as separate territories. Even if the map is drawn keeping in mind UN disputed territories resolution, disputed territories of Pakistan occupied Kashmir and Aksai chin should have also been marked separately, which isnt the case. Also Punjab state of India which clearly isnt disputed by any other UN member is marked as a separate country/territory which is highly objectionable. Kindly take note of it and revise the map Mohitkumar0121210 ( talk) 19:22, 22 April 2024 (UTC)
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The species of the cheetah is not considered a large cat since it cannot roar. I request we change the page to say that cheetahs are considered small cats but are about the same size as felines considered as large cats. Thanks you 2601:80:477F:82F0:AD97:6C0E:7435:C972 ( talk) 14:29, 6 May 2024 (UTC)