King Cheetah

The King Cheetah is a unique animal. It was originally classified as Acinonyx rex, but is now classified as Acinonyx jubatus.

• Based on what you can learn about the King Cheetah, do you think it is a different species or subspecies of cheetah?
• What does this tell you about the genetics of this animal and of cheetah's in general?
• Is the King Cheetah a definitive species?
• What tests would you conduct to determine if the King cheetah is a different species or not?