- Cheetahs are found in sub-Saharan Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe) and also in small pockets of Iran.
- They prefer open savannahs, grasslands, and desert regions.
- Dense forests and mountainous terrain are not as suitable for them as open country.
- Habitat loss is one of the biggest threats to cheetahs, as their range has declined significantly in recent years.