21点！ 王猎豹 ！必懂！ 毛毛、照片、速度
凭借其锐利的眼睛和独特的猫科动物优雅，猎豹王是世界上最美丽的动物之一。它也是最稀有的之一！以下是我们对猎豹王的了解——包括皮毛、速度、范围、突变和照片。
With its sharp eyes and distinctively feline grace, the king cheetah is
one of the most beautiful animals in the world. It’s also one of the
rarest! Here’s what we know about king cheetahs – including fur, speed,
range, mutations, and photos.
Table of Contents
What is a king cheetah?
What is the difference between a cheetah and a king cheetah?
Is the fur pattern mutation hereditary?
How many king cheetahs are left in the world?
King Cheetah Habitat
King Cheetah vs Cheetah: Primary Difference
Where do king cheetahs live?
Are king cheetahs endangered?
What do king cheetahs eat?
How often does a king cheetah feed?
How does a king cheetah catch its prey?
How dangerous is the king cheetah? Is it an aggressive species?
Will a king cheetah attack a human?
How big is a king cheetah? How much do they weigh?
What does a king cheetah look like?
What’s the lifespan of the king cheetah?
What do you call a group of cheetahs? How large are these groups?
Where can I see a king cheetah?
How often do king cheetahs give birth? What’s the process like?
What threats face the king cheetah?
Do king cheetah have any significance in African culture or history?
A Rare and Precious Beast
什么是国王猎豹？
猎豹和国王猎豹有什么区别？
毛皮图案突变是遗传的吗？
世界上还剩下多少只国王猎豹？
猎豹王栖息地
King Cheetah vs Cheetah：主要区别
国王猎豹生活在哪里？
国王猎豹濒临灭绝吗？
国王猎豹吃什么？
猎豹王多久喂一次？
猎豹王如何捕捉猎物？
猎豹王有多危险？它是一种侵略性的物种吗？
国王猎豹会攻击人类吗？
猎豹王有多大？它们有多重？
国王猎豹长什么样？
国王猎豹的寿命是多少？
你怎么称呼一群猎豹？这些群体有多大？
我在哪里可以看到国王猎豹？
帝王猎豹多久生一次？过程是怎样的？
猎豹王面临哪些威胁？
猎豹王在非洲文化或历史上有什么意义吗？
稀有珍兽
What is a king cheetah?
The king cheetah is a cheetah with a visible fur mutation. King cheetahs are not a unique species or subspecies of the cheetah.
Back in 1927, they were designated as Acinonyx rex (king cheetah) – a new species. Later in 1939, this proposal was removed because of a lack of data to support them as a new species.
什么是王猎豹？
王猎豹是一种具有可见毛皮突变的猎豹。王猎豹不是猎豹的独特物种或亚种。
早在 1927 年，它们就被指定为Acinonyx rex（猎豹王）——一个新物种。1939 年晚些时候，由于缺乏支持它们作为新物种的数据，该提议被删除。
What is the difference between a cheetah and a king cheetah?
King cheetahs are exactly like regular cheetahs except for mutations in their fur patterns.
Rather than small black dots all over their bodies, they have large, dark splotches in irregular patterns. They also have three distinct black stripes going down their backs in vertical lines.
猎豹和国王猎豹有什么区别？
国王猎豹与普通猎豹完全一样，只是它们的皮毛图案发生了突变。
它们不是遍布全身的小黑点，而是具有不规则图案的大而黑的斑点。它们的背部也有三个不同的黑色条纹，垂直线向下延伸。
Is the fur pattern mutation hereditary?
Yes. The fur patterns of a king cheetah come from a recessive allele that must be passed down from both parents in order for the same traits to manifest in their cubs. In other words, the mutation doesn’t just appear out of nowhere; it’s genetic.
毛皮图案突变是遗传的吗？
是的。国王猎豹的皮毛图案来自一个隐性等位基因，必须从父母双方遗传下来，才能在它们的幼崽身上表现出相同的特征。换句话说，突变并非凭空出现；这是遗传的。
Another fun fact about the allele is that it can skip generations or show up in some cubs but not others. Do you remember learning about Punnet squares in school?
关于等位基因的另一个有趣的事实是，它可以跳过世代或出现在一些幼崽中，但不能出现在其他幼崽中。您还记得在学校学习过的 豌豆遗传图解吗？
Here are the basics of how recessive genetics work.
下图是隐性遗传工作的基本原理
Let’s say that regular fur is bb and mutated fur is bb or bb. If a pair of bb cheetahs have cubs, only a quarter of them will be king cheetahs. If a pair of bb cheetahs have cubs, all of them could be.
假设普通毛皮是 bb，变异毛皮是 bb 或 bb。如果一对 bb 猎豹有幼崽，那么其中只有四分之一会成为国王猎豹。如果一对 bb 猎豹有幼崽，它们都可能是。
Who said that you’d never use punnet squares in real life, huh?
谁说你在现实生活中永远不会使用庞氏表，是吧？
How many king cheetahs are left in the world?
King cheetahs are incredibly rare. It’s estimated that there could be as few as 10 left in the wild.
There are only about 30 – 50 in the entire world, and most of those are in protected parks and wildlife reservations.
世界上还剩下多少只王猎豹？
王猎豹非常罕见。据估计，野外可能只剩下 10 只。
全世界大约只有 30-50 只，其中大部分位于受保护的公园和野生动物保护区。
King Cheetah Habitat
Just like regular cheetahs, king cheetahs live in wide, grassy plains and flatlands.
These are usually but not always hot and arid environments like savannas and deserts. They’re unlike a lot of animals that require cover to hide from predators. The king cheetah is the predator, so they live out in the open.
王猎豹栖息地
就像普通的猎豹一样，王猎豹生活在广阔的草地和平原上。
这些通常但并不总是炎热和干旱的环境，如热带稀树草原和沙漠。它们与许多需要掩护以躲避捕食者的动物不同。王猎豹是捕食者，所以它们生活在露天。
King Cheetah vs Cheetah: Primary Difference
The king cheetah is identical to the regular cheetah except for its fur.
We didn’t know this for a long time, though. We used to think that they were a separate species. Since explorers would only rarely glimpse them in the wild, they’d go home telling tales about strange, exotic creatures that they thought were crosses between leopards and hyenas.
King Cheetah vs Cheetah：主要区别
除了皮毛外，王猎豹与普通猎豹完全相同。
不过，我们很长时间都不知道这一点。我们曾经认为它们是一个独立的物种。由于探险家很少会在野外瞥见它们，所以他们会回家讲述他们认为是豹子和鬣狗杂交的奇怪的异国生物的故事。
Where do king cheetahs live?
King cheetahs are native to Africa. However, they’ve been exported all over the world to national parks and wildlife sanctuaries.
王猎豹生活在哪里？
王猎豹原产于非洲。然而，它们已出口到世界各地的国家公园和野生动物保护区。
Are king cheetahs endangered?
Yes. While not officially tracked by groups like the IUCN (because they aren’t a species), king cheetahs are considered endangered. There are less than 50 remaining in the world, and they’ve only been sporadically spotted in the wild. Sightings have been made in Zimbabwe, Botswana and South Africa.
Today, most king cheetahs live in protected habitats. They tend to make the news whenever they successfully breed. This has happened at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (previously De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre) in South Africa and the Lionshare Educational Organization Zoological Conservation Center in the United States.
王猎豹濒临灭绝吗？
是的。虽然像 这IUCN样的团体没有正式追踪（因为它们不是一个物种），但王猎豹被认为是濒临灭绝的。还有不到50留在世界上，他们已经只在野外被发现零星。津巴布韦、博茨瓦纳和南非都有目击者。
今天，大多数王猎豹生活在受保护的栖息地。每当他们成功繁殖时，他们往往会成为新闻。这发生在南非的 Ann van Dyk Cheetah 中心（前身为 De Wildt Cheetah 和野生动物中心）和美国的 Lionshare 教育组织动物保护中心。
What do king cheetahs eat?
King cheetahs are carnivores that hunt for medium-sized prey like gazelles, antelopes and impalas. They’ll also go after young animals like wildebeest calves before they grow too large.
王猎豹吃什么？
王猎豹是食肉动物，会捕食瞪羚、羚羊和黑斑羚等中型猎物。他们还会在牛羚幼崽长大之前捕杀它们。
How often does a king cheetah feed?
Cheetahs eat an average of 6.2 pounds of meat per day. This is just an average, however, and they don’t always feed on a regular schedule. Cheetahs can go for several days without eating and even longer without drinking, so a good blackbuck might tide them over for awhile before they need to hunt again.
王猎豹多久喂一次？
猎豹平均每天吃 6.2 磅肉。然而，这只是一个平均值，它们并不总是按固定的时间表喂食。猎豹可以几天不吃东西，甚至更长时间不喝水，所以一只好的黑羚羊可能会在它们需要再次捕猎之前渡过一段时间。
How does a king cheetah catch its prey?
King cheetahs are very direct in their hunting habits. Rather than being ambush predators that attack by stealth, they simply find and chase their prey until it tires.
Since cheetahs are the fastest land animals in the world, they don’t need to be so sneaky.
王猎豹如何捕捉猎物？
王猎豹的狩猎习惯非常直接。它们不是潜伏攻击的伏击掠食者，而是简单地寻找并追逐猎物，直到猎物厌倦为止。
既然猎豹是世界上跑得最快的陆生动物，它们就不需要那么狡猾了。
How dangerous is the king cheetah? Is it an aggressive species?
Cheetahs can be quite dangerous for a number of reasons:
They’re deadly predators. Cheetahs can reach speeds of 55 to 60 miles per hour while hunting, and once they catch their prey, they bite on its neck and strangle it for five minutes or more. They can even reach speeds of over 70 mph. Learn more about how fast a cheetah can run.
They’re capable of coordination. Cheetahs are solitary creatures by nature, but moms can come together to protect their cubs, and males have been observed forming small “coalitions” of brothers and cousins. They hunt as a pack and share their kills.
They’re very territorial. Don’t wander into cheetah land!
王猎豹有多危险？它是一种侵略性的物种吗？
由于多种原因，猎豹可能非常危险：
他们是致命的掠食者。猎豹在狩猎时可以达到每小时 55 到 60 英里的速度，一旦它们捕捉到猎物，它们就会咬住猎物的脖子并勒死它五分钟或更长时间。它们甚至可以达到超过 70 英里/小时的速度。详细了解猎豹的奔跑速度。
他们有协调能力。猎豹本质上是孤独的动物，但妈妈们可以聚在一起保护它们的幼崽，而据观察，雄性猎豹会形成兄弟和堂兄弟的小型“联盟”。他们成群结队地狩猎并分享他们的猎物。
他们的领地意识很强。不要徘徊在猎豹之地！
Will a king cheetah attack a human?
There are no records of cheetahs killing humans. This includes both regular cheetahs and king cheetahs. Just don’t get any ideas about petting one.
猎豹会攻击人类吗？
没有猎豹杀死人类的记录。这包括普通猎豹和国王猎豹。只是不要有任何关于抚摸一个的想法。
How big is a king cheetah? How much do they weigh?
Cheetahs are 3 – 5 feet long and 2 – 3 feet high. They can weigh anywhere from 80 – 140 pounds. Males are usually larger than females.
有多大？它们有多重？
猎豹长 3-5 英尺，高 2-3 英尺。它们的重量可以从 80 到 140 磅不等。雄性通常比雌性大。
What does a king cheetah look like?
King cheetahs are known for their unusual markings. In fact, it’s the only way to distinguish them from regular cheetahs. They have large, irregular blotches on their fur rather than small black dots, and they have three vertical stripes that run down their backs from head to tail.
Other than that, king cheetahs look just like their brethren. They have thick, cream-colored fur and slim and supple bodies that are built for running. They’re good at maneuvering, too, thanks to their flat paw pads and non-retractable claws.
Here’s another fun fact about cheetahs: They have oversized organs to help them reach such high speeds. Their hearts and lungs have greater capacities for pumping blood and delivering oxygen throughout their bodies.
王猎豹长什么样？
王猎豹以其不寻常的斑纹而闻名。事实上，这是区分它们与普通猎豹的唯一方法。它们的皮毛上有大的、不规则的斑点，而不是小的黑点，它们的背部有从头到尾的三个垂直条纹。
除此之外，王猎豹看起来就像他们的兄弟一样。它们有厚厚的奶油色皮毛和纤细柔软的身体，适合跑步。由于它们扁平的爪垫和不可伸缩的爪子，它们也擅长操纵。
这是关于猎豹的另一个有趣的事实：它们有超大的器官来帮助它们达到如此高的速度。他们的心脏和肺具有更大的泵血能力和向全身输送氧气的能力。
What’s the lifespan of the king cheetah?
Cheetahs can live around 15 – 20 years in captivity. Their lifespans are much lower in the wild.
王猎豹的寿命是多少？
猎豹可以在圈养环境中存活 15 至 20 年左右。它们在野外的寿命要短得多。
What do you call a group of cheetahs? How large are these groups?
A group of cheetahs is called a “coalition.” They tend to be small since cheetahs are solitary creatures by nature.
They might consist of pregnant or nursing females who have banded together for safety, or they might be a group of young, unattached males who hunt and defend territory together.
怎么称呼一群猎豹？这些群体有多大？
一群猎豹被称为“联盟”。它们往往很小，因为猎豹本质上是孤独的生物。
它们可能是为了安全而联合在一起的怀孕或哺乳期的雌性，也可能是一群年轻的、独立的雄性，它们一起狩猎和保卫领土。
Where can I see a king cheetah?
South Africa. While you might spot one in the wild, the best place to find king cheetahs is in South Africa. There are numerous centers that house, protect, and even breed them. You can see cheetahs at the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre (previously known as De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre).
在哪里可以看到国王猎豹？
南非。虽然您可能会在野外发现一只猎豹，但寻找王猎豹的最佳地点是南非。有许多中心可以容纳、保护甚至繁殖它们。您可以在 Ann van Dyk Cheetah Center（以前称为 De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Centre）看到猎豹。
How often do king cheetahs give birth? What’s the process like?
Once they reach maturity, female cheetahs can give birth every couple of years. They go into heats that make them attractive to males, and males will fight each other for access to the females.
Cubs usually come in a litter of 3 – 5 at a time. They’re highly vulnerable to predators when they’re young, so mom will protect them by hiding them in bushes, moving them every few days, and never ranging far to find food.
Baby cheetahs often have “mohawks,” and it appears to help them avoid detection. They look more like honey badgers than cheetahs when their fur sticks up like that!
王猎豹多久生一窝？过程是怎样的？
一旦它们成熟，雌性猎豹可以每隔几年生育一次。它们进入使它们对雄性有吸引力的发情期，雄性会为了接近雌性而互相争斗。
幼崽通常一次产 3-5 只。它们年轻时极易受到捕食者的攻击，因此妈妈会将它们藏在灌木丛中，每隔几天移动一次，并且从不远距离寻找食物来保护它们。
小猎豹通常有“莫霍克”（音），这似乎有助于它们避免被发现。当它们的皮毛像那样竖起来时，它们看起来更像蜜獾而不是猎豹！
What threats face the king cheetah?
The biggest threat to cheetahs is humans.
between poachers that treat them like prizes and developers that turn their natural habitats into shopping malls, cheetahs are having a hard time in the wild.
They’re considered “vulnerable” by the IUCN, and it’s estimated that they’ve lost more than 90 percent of their hunting range worldwide.
王猎豹面临哪些威胁？
猎豹面临的最大威胁是人类。
在将猎豹视为奖品的偷猎者和将自然栖息地变成购物中心的开发商之间，猎豹在野外过得很艰难。
它们被世界自然保护联盟认为是“脆弱的”，据估计，它们在全球范围内失去了 90% 以上的狩猎范围。
Do king cheetah have any significance in African culture or history?
Cheetahs have great significance in African culture. They’ve been viewed as everything from vital, powerful spirits to omens of death and symbols of the afterlife. Additionally, their pelts, claws, bones and teeth have been used in countless rituals and medicines.
King cheetahs have less myths and legends because of their rarity, but they did get the name nsuifisi when it was still believed that they were a cross between leopards and hyenas.
King cheetahs are also known as Cooper’s Cheetah, and (incorrectly) Acinonyx rex.
王猎豹在非洲文化或历史上有什么意义吗？
猎豹在非洲文化中具有重要意义。它们被视为一切事物，从重要的、强大的灵魂到死亡的预兆和来世的象征。此外，他们的毛皮、爪子、骨头和牙齿被用于无数的仪式和药物。
国王猎豹因其稀有而鲜有神话传说，但当人们仍然认为它们是豹子和鬣狗的杂交品种时，它们确实得到了nsuifisi的名字。
国王猎豹也被称为库珀猎豹和（错误地）Acinonyx rex 。
A Rare and Precious Beast
稀有珍兽
Did you learn anything from these king cheetah facts? One of the first steps in helping an endangered animal is educating yourself about why they’re important. Hopefully, you have a whole new appreciation for these elegant but endangered cheetahs!
你从这些国王猎豹的事实中学到了什么吗？帮助濒危动物的第一步是让自己了解它们的重要性。希望您对这些优雅但濒临灭绝的猎豹有一个全新的认识！
