It's just so amazing to see these animals run! The cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth, capable of reaching speeds as high as 75 mph or 120 km/h. Cheetahs are predators that sneak up on their prey and sprint a short distance to chase and attack.While a cheetah's top speed ranges from 65 to 75 mph (102 to 120 km/h), its average speed is only 40 mph (64 km/hr), punctuated by short bursts at its top speed. In addition to speed, a cheetah attains high acceleration. It can reach a speed of 47

Cheetah anatomy is a perfect example of evolution fine-tuning for one very specific skill: the chase. In addition to their lightweight frame, semi-retractable claws, and rudder-like tail are even more adaptations for speed. Their flexible spine acts like a spring, allowing the cheetah to stretch its body with each stride — covering up to 25 feet (7.6 meters) in a single bound. Cheetahs also have an oversized heart, lungs, and nostrils to deliver oxygen efficiently during intense bursts of speed.

113K views · 3.4K reactions | Cheetahs are perfectly adapted for the chase. A long tail, streamlined body, big lungs, flattened toes, and non-retractable claws all work together to push the extremes of feline speed.⁣ | Earth Touch TV | Facebook