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Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
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About the Cheetah
The cheetah is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds of up to 112 km/h (70 mph) in short bursts covering distances of up to 500 metres. Unlike other big cats, cheetahs cannot roar — instead they purr, chirp, and yelp.
The Masai Mara and Serengeti plains are the premier destinations for cheetah watching. The open grasslands provide the perfect habitat for these speed specialists to hunt gazelles and other small antelope.
Cheetahs are distinguishable from leopards by their distinctive "tear marks" — black lines running from the inner corner of each eye down to the mouth, which help reduce glare from the sun during high-speed chases.
Fun Facts
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Cheetahs can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3 seconds
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They are the only big cat that cannot retract their claws — like running spikes
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A cheetah's spine flexes like a spring, giving it an extraordinary stride length
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Best Places
Where to See the Cheetah
These are the top destinations where you have the best chance of spotting the Cheetah in the wild.
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