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  1. Cheetah - Wikipedia

    The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat and the fastest land animal. It has a tawny to creamy white or pale buff fur that is marked with evenly spaced, solid black spots. The head is small and rounded, …

  2. Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, & Facts - Britannica

    3 days ago · 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 …

  3. Cheetah | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

    Built for breathtaking speed, the cheetah is the world’s fastest land mammal. Cheetahs rely on their agility and stealth to chase down prey across the African savanna. Cheetahs have slender, long …

  4. About Cheetahs - Cheetah Facts • Cheetah Conservation Fund

    Cheetahs are visual hunters and, unlike most other big cats, they are diurnal — active mainly in the early morning and late afternoon. They often climb termite mounds or tall “play trees” to gain a better …

  5. 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 …

  6. Cheetah, facts and photos | National Geographic

    Wild cheetahs are thought to be able to reach speeds of nearly 70 miles an hour —although they can only sustain that speed for about 30 seconds. These cats are nimble at high speeds, able to make...

  7. 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.

  8. Cheetah - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

    Cheetahs are distributed over eastern and southern Africa as well as in the Middle East. They typically inhabit grasslands and savannas but may also be found in various habitats such as mountainous …

  9. 10 top cheetah facts! - National Geographic Kids

    1) Nearly all wild cheetahs can be found in sub-Saharan Africa, where they roam open, grassy savannah plains and open forests. A small population lives in northeastern Iran, although only a few dozen …

  10. Cheetahs: On the Brink of Extinction, Again - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · Cheetahs have small heads, lean bodies, long legs, and a yellowish-tan coat with distinctive black spots. Cheetahs face extinction pressure from climate change, hunting by humans, …