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“Do cheetahs have eyelids, and, if so, do they have fur on them?” Quinn, 11, Virginia Kerry Nicholson Wildlife biologist, Alaska Department of Fish and Game Cheetahs have eyes like a house cat’s, which do have fur on them. But what is really cool about cheetahs’ eyes is the translucent third eyelid, called a nictitating membrane. It is there for protection and to keep moisture in the eye, particularly when they are running very fast. Do you have a question for an animal expert? Send it to hello@theweekjunior.com. Find out more about the Alaska Department of Fish and Game at adfg.alaska.gov.…

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