I tried to catch my dinner
Today I returned from a prolonged journey to this town called Africa. It was many hours of flight away from Grand Rapids, Michigan where I dwell with my spousal unit. In my attempt to mingle with these primitive earthlings, I overheard a discussion about "fast food" and the importance to maintaining a schedule within earthling family life.
When I arrived in this city Africa, I was amazed at the difference I saw. Instead of black grass and armored primitive vehicles, I saw dried clay and dying grasses. While researching this concept of "fast food" I wanted to make sure I completely understood its purpose and meaing. I located this information:
(http://www.cheetahspot.com/)
Not so long ago cheetahs inhabited an area from North Africa to India, but they are now commonly found only in sub-Saharan Africa (south of the Sahara Desert). Their range includes sparse sub-desert, steppe (a treeless plain), medium and long-grass plains. They need an environment with bushes, tall grass and other large plants in order to hide from predators.
I wanted to try and have some of this fast food. The pictures I saw of this wonderful nourishment truly looked amazing. I attempted to approach this food source to only see this creature run away from me. The people I heard discussing fast food did not mention how difficult it was to catch!! I remained in the city of Africa for over 3 weeks in an attempt to catch my fast food dinner--however, I was unable to successfully do so.
Upon my return to my dwelling, my spousal unit informed me of this little information I failed to read on http://www.cheetahspot.com/speed.php
This cat is truly built for speed! Virtually every part of its body is adapted in some way to help it run faster. Special paw pads and semi-retractable claws provide great traction. Large nostrils and lungs provide quick air intake; a large liver, heart and adrenals also facilitate a rapid physical response. A long, fluid, greyhound-like body is streamlined over light bones. Small collarbones and vertical shoulder blades help lengthen the stride. The tail acts as a rudder for quick turning plus the eye's retinal fovea is of an elongated shape, giving the cheetah a sharp, wide-angle view of its surroundings. The dark tear marks beneath each eye may also enhance its visual acuity by minimizing the sun's glare. The spine works as a spring for the powerful back legs to give the cheetah added reach for each step. But the great speed is very taxing physiologically. The top speed, 71 miles per hour (114 kilometers per hour), can usually be maintained for only 200-300 yards. (274 meters). At that point the cheetah's body temperature increases from the exertion and rest is mandatory.
There has to be an easier way to have "fast food". I will have to continue to research this aspect of human life.
When I arrived in this city Africa, I was amazed at the difference I saw. Instead of black grass and armored primitive vehicles, I saw dried clay and dying grasses. While researching this concept of "fast food" I wanted to make sure I completely understood its purpose and meaing. I located this information:
(http://www.cheetahspot.com/)
Not so long ago cheetahs inhabited an area from North Africa to India, but they are now commonly found only in sub-Saharan Africa (south of the Sahara Desert). Their range includes sparse sub-desert, steppe (a treeless plain), medium and long-grass plains. They need an environment with bushes, tall grass and other large plants in order to hide from predators.
I wanted to try and have some of this fast food. The pictures I saw of this wonderful nourishment truly looked amazing. I attempted to approach this food source to only see this creature run away from me. The people I heard discussing fast food did not mention how difficult it was to catch!! I remained in the city of Africa for over 3 weeks in an attempt to catch my fast food dinner--however, I was unable to successfully do so.
Upon my return to my dwelling, my spousal unit informed me of this little information I failed to read on http://www.cheetahspot.com/speed.php
This cat is truly built for speed! Virtually every part of its body is adapted in some way to help it run faster. Special paw pads and semi-retractable claws provide great traction. Large nostrils and lungs provide quick air intake; a large liver, heart and adrenals also facilitate a rapid physical response. A long, fluid, greyhound-like body is streamlined over light bones. Small collarbones and vertical shoulder blades help lengthen the stride. The tail acts as a rudder for quick turning plus the eye's retinal fovea is of an elongated shape, giving the cheetah a sharp, wide-angle view of its surroundings. The dark tear marks beneath each eye may also enhance its visual acuity by minimizing the sun's glare. The spine works as a spring for the powerful back legs to give the cheetah added reach for each step. But the great speed is very taxing physiologically. The top speed, 71 miles per hour (114 kilometers per hour), can usually be maintained for only 200-300 yards. (274 meters). At that point the cheetah's body temperature increases from the exertion and rest is mandatory.
There has to be an easier way to have "fast food". I will have to continue to research this aspect of human life.
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