
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 …
Cheetah | Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, & Facts
Oct 4, 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 …
10 top cheetah facts! - National Geographic Kids
Cheetah facts: learn all about these felines with facts about the cheetah’s habitat, diet, behaviour, range, characteristics and top speed!
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 …
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 …
Cheetah - National Geographic Kids
Fastest mammal on land, the cheetah can reach speeds of 60 or perhaps even 70 miles (97 or 113 kilometers) an hour over short distances. It usually chases its prey at only about half that …
Cheetah - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h (50 to 80 mph) with the fastest …
Cheetahs: On the Brink of Extinction, Again - Education
Oct 19, 2023 · Once again, cheetahs face extinction today, due in part to surviving the past threats of extinction. A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cub runs towards the camera across a …
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 …
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.