What is a cheetah's predator?

Female cheetahs give birth to around three cubs at a time. In the first few weeks, she moves the cubs from den to den, hiding them while she goes out hunting. At this point, they are very vulnerable to predators such as large eagles, lions, hyenas, and baboons. read more

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a spry feline that, due to a combination of extraordinary speed and strong, sinewy physiques, is quite a skillful and sneaky predator. Because cheetahs are standard carnivores, they go after a large array of different prey animals. read more

The cheetah is an apex or top level predator. There are no known predators for adult cheetahs however they can be killed by lions rarely. Cheetah's usually prey on smaller herbivores like Gazelles, Impala and Springbok. read more

Cheetahs have only man as predators, however, lions are known to catch and kill cheetahs (to eliminate competition). This is the same reason lions kill hyenas, not to eat them but to ensure more prey for the lions alone. read more