Cheetah Magnet – Endangered Species
Discover the cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus), the fastest land animal on Earth and one of the most vulnerable big cats. With a top speed of 112 km/h and a unique body — slender torso, non-retractable claws, and a deep chest — the cheetah has evolved into the ultimate sprinter of the savannah. Yet, speed is its greatest strength and its greatest weakness: after a sprint, it is exhausted and regularly loses its prey to larger predators.
This premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the concentrated power and elegance of this unique predator.
Conservation Status: Vulnerable
- Population: Fewer than 7,000 individuals in the wild (90% decline over the last century)
- Habitat: Open savannahs and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa and a small population in Iran
- Greatest Threats: Habitat loss, conflict with livestock farmers, illegal cub trade, genetic impoverishment
- Unique Feature: Only big cat that cannot roar — but purrs and chirps like a bird
- Territory: Males live in small coalitions; females are solitary and range over vast areas
Fascinating Facts:
- The cheetah reaches 0-100 km/h in just 3 seconds — faster than most sports cars
- Its distinctive black tear marks under its eyes reduce sun glare during the hunt
- Cheetahs are the only big cat that hunts during the day, to avoid competition with lions and leopards
- Due to extreme genetic impoverishment, all cheetahs worldwide are so closely related that skin grafts between individuals are possible without rejection
- Females move their cubs to a new den every few days to protect them from predators
A Species on the Brink:
At the beginning of the 20th century, an estimated 100,000 cheetahs lived in Africa and Asia. Today, fewer than 7,000 remain, spread across only 9% of their original habitat. The Asiatic cheetah numbers only a handful of individuals in Iran. Without targeted protection, the world's fastest cat risks disappearing before the next generation ever sees it in the wild.
We partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.
With the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife protection – directly contributing to the conservation of the cheetah and its savannah habitat.
Turn your fridge into a tribute to the fastest animal on Earth — before its sprint comes to a permanent halt.
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