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 routinely reach velocities of 80–100 km per hour while pursuing prey. Nearly all cheetahs remaining in the wild live in Africa.
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.
Learn about cheetahs from Cheetah Conservation Fund. CCF has the world's leading experts on cheetahs including our founder Dr. Laurie Marker.
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals—but they’re vulnerable. Learn how WWF is helping protect their future and how you can get involved.
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.
Cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) have faced extinction at least two times in the past after their populations were reduced, leading to inbreeding. Once again, cheetahs face extinction today, due in part to surviving the past threats of extinction.
Speed, balance, and rhythm define the beauty of a running cheetah, and this drawing tutorial focuses on capturing that energy on paper. The lesson begins by breaking the cheetah’s body into simple ...
AUCKLAND (Reuters) - The Waikato Chiefs scored five tries but missed every kick at goal as they slumped to a 25-25 draw against the Cheetahs in a Super 14 match in Hamilton Friday. The Chiefs, who had ...