Cheetah are diurnal (active mainly during the day), whereas the leopard, tiger and lion are nocturnal (active mainly at night); this diurnality allows better observation and monitoring of the animal. These animals are dedicated hunters that go after prey relatively often. They prefer to quietly stalk prey, hiding in the tall grass or behind trees, slowly moving in closer until their prey sees them. Because they don't have particularly useful night vision, cheetahs do their hunting while the sun is out usually in the morning and evening, when they're less likely to have a hard-earned meal stolen from under their noses.
Hiding away from predators is a big goal in shelter for cheetahs. While cheetahs are major predators, many others routinely prey on them, too. Leopards, hyenas and lions are all hazards to cheetahs. They are particularly prominent threats to the youngsters of the species. Mature cheetahs typically run away from would-be predators.
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Cheetahs sleep for about 12-13 hours at night and may take naps during the heat of the day. Where does a cheetah sleep? A cheetah sleeps in the shade, under trees, and where it is cool. They are very alert when they sleep.
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