What animals do cheetahs eat?

Cheetahs are carnivores that hunt a variety of small to medium-sized animals to sustain their active lifestyle. Their diet primarily includes:12

• Small animals: Including game birds and rabbits.13
• Small antelopes: Such as the springbok, impala, and gazelle.13
• Warthogs: Specifically young individuals.12
• Larger antelopes: Including the kudu, hartebeest, oryx, and roan.13

Cheetahs typically hunt during the early morning or late afternoon and consume their prey quickly to avoid losing it to other predators, such as lions, leopards, jackals, and hyenas.3