Labels: animal | mammal | big cat | text | terrestrial animal | big cats | cheetah | wildlife | african leopard | jaguar OCR: DAY ACTIVITY CATS THAT DO MOST of their hunting at night find shelter during the daylight hours to rest. The cheetah is the only cat to hunt exclusively during the day and rest at night. By hunting during the day, the cheetah can avoid rival, stronger predators such as lions and leopards that are most active at night. DAYTIME HUNTER Cheetahs rely on speed rather than stealth to catch their prey.