Cheetah - Wikipedia
Four subspecies are recognised today that are native to Africa and central Iran. An African subspecies was introduced to India in 2022. It is now distributed mainly in small, fragmented populations in …
Cheetah | Description, Speed, Habitat, Diet, Cubs, & Facts ...
Dec 17, 2025 · cheetah, (Acinonyx jubatus), 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, …
About Cheetahs • Cheetah Facts • Cheetah Conservation Fund
Cheetahs progress through three life stages: cub (birth to 18 months), adolescence (18–24 months), and adulthood (24 months and older). Cheetah cubs are born after a 93-day gestation. Litters usually …
Cheetah | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology ...
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 slender, long …
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 blades and …
Cheetahs: Facts, Threats, and Conservation | IFAW
Cheetahs are apex predators, which means they help to keep prey populations in check, supporting local ecosystems. Without cheetahs, herbivore numbers would rise and more vegetation would be …
Cheetah - National Geographic Kids
Fastest mammal on land, the cheetah can reach speeds of 60 or perhaps even 70 miles (97 or 113 kilometers) an hour over short distances. It usually chases its prey at only about half that speed,...