Cheetah vs Lion
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
Size
Cheetah
0.94 m
Human
1.75 m
Lion
1.2 m
| Cheetah | Lion | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 21–72 kg | 120–250 kg |
| Length | 1.1–1.5 m | 1.4–2.5 m |
| Height | 67–94 cm | 0.9–1.2 m |
| Top Speed | 120 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–12 yrs | 10–16 yrs |
| Gestation | 93 days | 110 days |
| Offspring | 1–6 | 1–6 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Vulnerable |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Cathemeral |
| Migration | Nomadic | Resident |
| Habitat | Savanna, Grassland, scrubland, Desert | Savanna, Grassland, Woodland |
| Regions | Africa, Asia | Africa |
| Family | Felidae | Felidae |
| Order | Carnivora | Carnivora |