- Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus
- Habitat: Open grasslands, savannas, and woodlands in Africa and Asia
- Diet: Carnivore, primarily gazelles, wildebeest, and impala
- Speed: Up to 60 mph
- Lifespan: 8-12 years
- Conservation status: Vulnerable
- Key characteristics: Slender, long-legged body, spotted coat, black tear marks under the eyes, non-retractable claws, and a long tail
Hyenas
- Scientific name: Crocuta crocuta (spotted hyena), Hyena brunnea (brown hyena), Hyaena hyaena (striped hyena)
- Habitat: Savannas, grasslands, woodlands, and deserts in Africa and Asia
- Diet: Omnivore, primarily scavenging but will also hunt prey
- Speed: Up to 30 mph
- Lifespan: Up to 25 years
- Conservation status: Least concern
- Key characteristics: Stocky, muscular body, spotted or striped coat, rounded ears, powerful jaws, and a mane of long hair