Wanderlust World Wanderlust World No. Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) prefer open grasslands, savannas, and semi-arid plains where their speed is advantageous.
Tropical dry forests—with seasonal rain, dense deciduous/evergreen cover—limit visibility and maneuverability, making them unsuitable for cheetah hunting style.
Cheetahs may occasionally traverse forest edges, but they do not establish territories or hunt effectively within dense dry forests.