
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 …
Cheetah | Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, & Facts | Britannica
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 …
Cheetah | Smithsonian's 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 …
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 …
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, 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.
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 …
Cheetah - Interesting Animals
Dec 23, 2025 · 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 …
Cheetah Animal Facts - Acinonyx jubatus - A-Z Animals
May 27, 2024 · Known for their great speed, cheetahs are large and powerful felines that was once found throughout Africa, Asia, and even in parts of Europe. Due to civilization encroaching into their …
Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) - World Land Trust
Now found in only 9% of its historic global range, the Cheetah is one of the world’s most threatened big cat species. The total global Cheetah population is estimated at around 6,517 mature individuals.