hence if two mating cheetahs are heterozygous carriers of the mutated allele, a quarter of their offspring can be expected to be king cheetahs.

Characteristics

The cheetah is a slim-bodied, spotted cat characterised by a small, streamlined head, a short snout, black tear-like facial streaks, a deep chest, long limbs and a long tail. Its slim, canid-like form is highly adapted for running, and contrasts sharply with

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