The Fastest Land Animal

Facts that you may not know about Cheetah.  



The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world.

It attains speeds of up to 110km/h. 
It can accelerate from 0 to 100km/h in just 3 seconds. 
It is the only big cat that can turn in mid-air while sprinting. 
Are slender, with long thin legs and a long tail that is used for balance and steering. 
The tail essentially acts like a rudder on a boat. 
They have coarse, short fur that is yellowish tan in color and covered in solid black spots. Black tear-shaped streaks on the face help to reflect the sun when hunting.
Adults weigh around 46–158 lb (21–72 kg). 
Cheetahs have between 2,000 and 3,000 spots, which help them to camouflage themselves Cheetahs have evolved to live in an environment where water is scarce, and can survive on one drink every three to four days. 
Female cheetahs are solitary, living alone or with their young. 
Males however, live in small family groups of 2–3 brothers, known as coalitions.
It is one of the world’s endangered species. They are found in sub-saharan Africa, Aastern Africa and Southern Africa.  

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