You can tell a cheetah by what pattern on its fur

The tail can also have up to 6 rings, followed by half-broken rings which appear as different patterns on both its sides and thus can be used as a prime identification pattern. The spots on cheetah face and chest are relatively small and are only well seen from a short distance.

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there are isolated pockets of farming, generally around rivers and oases, which are used for irrigation.