The fastest land animal, Cheetahs can reach a top speed above 100 kilometers per hour (in short bursts), accelerating from 0 to 70 in just 2.5 seconds. This is a result of very flexible spines which curve far enough to move the hind feet in front of the forefeet. The light skeleton makes it easier to carry its weight while running, the long tail is crucial for balance, and the large nostrils and large heart combine to enable faster breathing and faster pumping of blood, which supplies the muscles with more oxygen while running. They are found in three main social groups, females and their cubs, male "coalitions", and solitary males. While females lead a nomadic life searching for prey in large home ranges, males are more sedentary and instead establish much smaller territories in areas with plentiful prey and access to females. The closest relatives of cheetahs are cougars or puma and jaguarundi. Together, these three form the Puma lineage.
| Scientific name | Acinonyx jubatus Fastest reliably recorded speed 98 kmph or 61mph |
| Total length | 1.1-1.5 m |
| Average adult weight | 40-60 kg |
| Lifestyle | Active during the day, with peaks during dawn and dusk |
| Lifespan | 14 to 15 years for females, 10 years for males |
| Diet | Carnivore, with a liking for small- to medium-sized prey, mostly ungulates weighing under 40 kg |
| Global population | Around 7,000 |
| Conservation status | Vulnerable, CITES Appendix I |
| Subspecies | 4 |
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