Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)- Data, Pictures & Videos

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(09-12-2018, 11:18 PM)Matias Wrote: Let's see these two cats: Caracal and Serval. Although many say that each cat occupies a different habitat, thereby reducing competition, they co-inhabit in many parts of Africa. Because it is also found outside Africa (greater geographic reach), we can say that Caracal (smooth skin) has greater adaptive success and consequent greater evolutionary success.

Attributing the caracal's success over the serval just to his coat pattern is not accurate. Caracal's are also stronger, more aggressive and have a wider range of prey than servals. Leopards are spotted and can inhabit both forested and open spaces. And as far as I've read, pumas with their plain coat weren't as abundant in the American plains as they were in more forested areas.

(09-12-2018, 11:18 PM)Matias Wrote: I think it perfectly plausible that this Cheetah when viewed from a distance by any animal (be it predator or prey) may be mistaken for a young lioness.

But what be said advantage? As I said before, a young lioness would still attract unwanted attention from competitors (maybe even more than a cheetah), and prey would still be wary of it.

Sorry if my responses are short, I don't have that technical knowledge. Reply