Dec 29, 2025 · 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, …

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 …

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 …

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.

Long and lanky, cheetahs are the sprinters of the cat world. Their bodies are uniquely adapted to run very fast for short distances, allowing them to catch prey that other big cats can’t get.

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 …

Cheetahs live and hunt mainly in open grasslands and bushy areas in parts of Africa and the Middle East. Cheetahs eat small- to medium-size animals, such as hares, impalas, wildebeest …

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large, slender cat known for being the fastest land animal, reaching speeds up to 70 mph (113 km/h) in short bursts. Native to parts of Africa and Iran, it …

Learn fascinating facts about cheetahs, including their incredible speed, natural habitat, and ongoing conservation efforts. Explore how these majestic big cats survive in the wild and why …

It has been estimated that in 1900 the world had more than 100,000 cheetahs distributed throughout at least 44 African and Asian countries. Today, the species is extinct from more …