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  1. Cheetah - Wikipedia

    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 …

  2. Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, & Facts - Britannica

    5 days ago · 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 …

  3. 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 …

  4. About Cheetahs - Cheetah Facts • Cheetah Conservation Fund

    Cheetahs are visual hunters and, unlike most other big cats, they are diurnal — active mainly in the early morning and late afternoon. They often climb termite mounds or tall “play trees” to …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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.

  7. Cheetah, facts and photos | National Geographic

    Wild cheetahs are thought to be able to reach speeds of nearly 70 miles an hour —although they can only sustain that speed for about 30 seconds. These cats are nimble at high speeds, able …

  8. Cheetahs: On the Brink of Extinction, Again - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · Cheetahs have small heads, lean bodies, long legs, and a yellowish-tan coat with distinctive black spots. Cheetahs face extinction pressure from climate change, hunting by …

  9. 7 amazing facts about cheetahs - Bristol Zoo Project

    Dec 3, 2025 · Cheetahs are some of the most extraordinary animals on the planet. Known for their jaw-dropping speed, striking coats, and unique social behaviours, these cats are full of …

  10. Cheetah - African Wildlife Foundation

    There are five subspecies of this big cat. It is slim and has muscular, long legs — in relation to its body size when compared to other cats — a small, rounded head that is set on a long neck, a …