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  1. Learn about the cheetah, the fastest mammal on land, and its unique features, diet, and threats. Find out how cheetahs live in different habitats across Africa and Asia, and take fun quizzes to test your knowledge.

  2. A cheetah's spine allows it to stretch out and cover about 30 feet in one stride! Learn more amazing facts about the cheetah in this video from National Geographic Kids. Subscribe for more...

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    • Nearly all wild cheetahs can be found in sub-Saharan Africa, where they roam open, grassy savannah plains and open forests. A small population lives in northeastern Iran, although only a few dozen remain here.
    • These big cats’ bodies grow to between 1.1m and 1.4m metres long, plus a tail measuring 65cm to 80cm. Their weight ranges from 34kg to 54kg, males being slightly heavier.
    • Cheetahs have a pale yellow coat with black dots on the upper parts, and are white on the underbelly. Their faces are distinguished by prominent, black lines that curve from the inner corner of each eye to the outer corners of the mouth.
    • The fastest land animal in the world, a cheetah can reach 112km/h in just three seconds – that’s faster than a sports car accelerates! Its body has evolved for speed, with long legs, an elongated spine, adapted claws to grip the ground and a long tail for balance.
  3. Aug 13, 2017 · You may already know that cheetahs are the world's fastest land animal. But did you know their tails play a crucial role in hunting? Check out this and other...

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  4. Learn about the cheetah, the fastest land animal on Earth, and its physical features, behavior, life cycle, and threats. Find out how cheetahs live in Africa and Asia, and how they hunt and communicate.

  5. Jun 8, 2024 · A cheetah ( Acinonyx jubatus) is a large cat which lives in Africa. Cheetahs are the world's fastest land animal and can chase its prey for 270 meters (almost a sixth of a mile) at the speed of 114 kilometers (almost 71 miles per hour) per hour. Cheetahs can generally live up to 7 years. Images for kids.

  6. Get the coolest cheetah facts for kids from the world's leading experts on cheetahs. Written for your reports, presentations, and personal enjoyment!