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  1. Cheetah - Wikipedia

    The cheetah typically stalks and approaches its prey within 60–100 m (200–330 ft) before charging at high speed, tripping the prey with a kind of foot sweep during the chase before …

  2. Cheetah | Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, & Facts

    Dec 17, 2025 · cheetah, (Acinonyx jubatus), 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 …

  3. About CheetahsCheetah 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 …

  4. 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 …

  5. Cheetah - San Diego Zoo Animals & Plants

    Cheetahs primarily live in the eastern and southern ranges of Africa south of the Sahara Desert, with small populations in North Africa and Iran. They are neither solitary nor social but rather a …

  6. 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 …

  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

    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 …

  9. 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!

  10. 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 …