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Do cheetahs hunt gazelles and impalas?
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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) running in Kenya.
Yes, cheetahs do hunt both gazelles and impalas. As carnivores, cheetahs consume a variety of prey to support their active lifestyle, including small antelopes such as the impala and gazelle.123