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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 …

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

    4 days ago · 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 Cheetahs • Cheetah Facts • Cheetah Conservation Fund

    Cheetahs progress through three life stages: cub (birth to 18 months), adolescence (18–24 months), and adulthood (24 months and older). Cheetah cubs are born after a 93-day …

  4. Cheetah | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...

    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 - 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 …

  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 apex predators, which means they help to keep prey populations in check, supporting local ecosystems. Without cheetahs, herbivore numbers would rise and more …