Like other cheetahs, they live in the grasslands around Africa. The cheetaur is specifically found in Central and Southern Africa. Central Africa grasslands do not receive extreme rainfall but get enough to support tall grasses. The soil is nutrient rich for plants, making them plentiful and a source for adequate nutrition for the grazers (Nunez). With plenty of vegetation, the cheetaur has access to a range of prey animals. As carnivores, they feed on the deer like animals of the area, for example zebra and antelope. One of its favorite meals is the Steenbok, a smaller species of antelope in Southern and Eastern Africa (Theys). It has horns that can stab a predator, but they are small enough to not cause too much damage to the cheetaur.
The cheetaur is a moderately social animal. They do not herd together, as they are already a noticeable predator, but instead will hunt in packs of two or three to bring down larger prey. Since they are larger, the cheetaur can be easily seen by their prey. Hunting in a small group helps to deal with the lack of surprise they can inflict. Their horse like attitbutes allow them to reach speeds of 80 kilometers per hour (50 miles per hour) and can maintain that speed for almost 5 kilometers if needed. Their larger size also make them harder targets for lions that sometimes prey on small cheetahs.
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