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  1. Cheetah - Wikipedia

    The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat and the fastest land animal. It has a tawny to creamy white or pale buff fur that is marked with evenly spaced, solid black spots. The head is …

  2. Cheetah | Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, & Facts

    6 days ago · 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 …

  3. About CheetahsCheetah Facts • Cheetah Conservation Fund

    The cheetah is the fastest land animal and Africa’s most endangered big cat. Built for speed, it can accelerate to more than 110 km/h (70 mph) in just over three seconds, covering strides up …

  4. Cheetah | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

    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. Cheetahs have …

  5. Cheetah, facts and photos | National Geographic

    The cheetah is the world's fastest land mammal. With acceleration that would leave most automobiles in the dust, a cheetah can go from zero to 60 miles an hour in only three seconds.

  6. Cheetah | World Wildlife Fund

    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 …

  7. Cheetahs: Facts, Threats, and Conservation | IFAW

    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.

  8. International Cheetah Day: Survival still at stake for the world’s ...

    Dec 3, 2025 · Dec. 4 is International Cheetah Day. It was established in 2010 by the Cheetah Conservation Fund to raise awareness about the dwindling populations and shrinking habitats …

  9. 10 top cheetah facts! - National Geographic Kids

    Cheetah facts: learn all about these felines with facts about the cheetah’s habitat, diet, behaviour, range, characteristics and top speed!

  10. Cheetahs: On the Brink of Extinction, Again - Education

    Oct 19, 2023 · Once again, cheetahs face extinction today, due in part to surviving the past threats of extinction. A cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) cub runs towards the camera across a …