46K views · 2.8K reactions | It's #internationalcheetahday! The world's fastest land animal is in a rather difficult race to escape extinction. According to the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF) , we've lost nearly 90% of the cheetah population in the last 100 years and fewer than 7,500 cheetahs remain today. Follow #intlcheetahday and #savethecheetah on social media to learn more. | Animal Planet | Facebook

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