Dec 29, 2025 · 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 …

Four subspecies are recognised today that are native to Africa and central Iran. An African subspecies was introduced to India in 2022. It is now distributed mainly in small, fragmented populations in …

Learn about cheetahs from Cheetah Conservation Fund. CCF has the world's leading experts on cheetahs including our founder Dr. Laurie Marker.

Cheetah facts: learn all about these felines with facts about the cheetah’s habitat, diet, behaviour, range, characteristics and top speed!

Once found throughout Asia and Africa, cheetahs today are racing toward extinction. Loss of habitat and declining numbers of their prey combine to threaten the future of these cats.

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Discover how WWF is working to protect cheetahs, the world’s fastest land mammals, and what you can do to help save this vulnerable species.

Elegance, speed, and agility are all hallmarks of one of nature’s most fascinating predators – the cheetah. As the fastest land animal, cheetahs have captured the human imagination for centuries, …

The modern cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the result of an evolutionary journey, distinct from its extinct relatives and adapted for life on open plains. What draws me to cheetahs isn’t just their athleticism; …