- Cheetah - Wikipedia
The cheetah typically stalks and approaches its prey within 30–200 m (98–656 ft) before charging at high speed, striking down the prey with its dewclaw in full pursuit and killing it with a throat bite It breeds throughout the year
- Cheetah | Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, Facts | Britannica
Cheetah, one of the world’s most-recognizable cats, known especially for its speed Cheetahs’ sprints have been measured at a maximum of 114 km (71 miles) per hour, and they routinely reach velocities of 80–100 km per hour while pursuing prey Nearly all cheetahs remaining in the wild live in Africa
- Cheetah | Smithsonians National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
A cheetah's spine works as a spring for its powerful back legs, extending the cheetah's reach with each step, but the movement is physiologically taxing Cheetahs pay a price for their speed Their large nasal passages leave little room for the long roots required to anchor big teeth Without large teeth, cheetahs' fighting abilities are limited
- Cheetah, facts and photos | National Geographic
The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal With acceleration that would leave most automobiles in the dust, a cheetah can go from zero to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds
- About Cheetahs • Cheetah Facts • Cheetah Conservation Fund
The cheetah is the fastest land animal and Africa’s most endangered big cat Built for speed, it can accelerate to more than 110 km h (70 mph) in just over three seconds, covering strides up to seven meters long
- Cheetahs: Facts, Threats, and Conservation | IFAW
Cheetahs are the fastest mammal on earth but they’re on the brink of extinction Here’s everything you need to know about this beautiful animal
- Cheetah | World Wildlife Fund
Cheetahs are big cats known for being the world’s fastest land mammal, reaching speeds of up to 60-70 miles per hour They can be differentiated from other big cats by their narrow shoulder blades and long limbs, which they use to reach their top speeds
- Cheetah - Interesting Animals
The cheetah’s appearance is defined by its slender, lightweight build, spotted coat, and distinctive black “tear marks ” Its coat is tawny in color, adorned with solid black spots, providing effective camouflage in its natural habitat
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