How fast is a cheetah?

The cheetah is a large cat native to Africa and central Iran. It is the fastest land animal, estimated to be capable of running at 80 to 128 km/h with the fastest reliably recorded speeds being 93 and 98 km/h, and as such has several adaptations for speed, including a light build, long thin legs and a long tail.

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Can a cheetah run 100 mph?

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the fastest land animal on Earth, capable of reaching speeds as high as 75 mph or 120 km/h.
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Can a cheetah really run 70 mph?

Cheetahs can run up to 70 miles per hour, but usually only chase their prey at about half that speed.
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What is faster than a cheetah?

Whereas the cheetah is the fastest sprinter, the pronghorn, also known as the American antelope, is the fastest long-distance runner of the animal kingdom. It is capable of maintaining a speed of nearly 35 miles per hour over several miles and is even faster over shorter distances.
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Can a cheetah run 80 mph?

The fastest land animal is the cheetah which has a recorded speed of between 109.4 km/h (68.0 mph) and 128 km/h (80 mph) with the fastest reliable speed being 98 km/h (61 mph).
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How fast is a horse?

The top speed at which the world's fastest equine sprinter, the Quarter Horse, has been clocked is 55 mph. The fastest recorded race time for a Thoroughbred is 44 mph. The average equine gallop clocks in at about 27 mph. [TOO FAST?
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Can a cheetah catch a human?

Cheetah Versus Human Speed

Although Cheetah is so fast sprinting like a racing car, it cannot maintain these speeds for long. Scientists estimate that cheetahs can run at top speed for up to 1600 feet (about 500 meters). Over a long-distance, humans can outrun cheetahs.
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Are cheetahs friendly?

Are cheetahs friendly? Cheetahs are not an active threat to humans, and are rather docile compared to other wild cats. But, cheetahs are still wild animals, and you should never attempt to touch a wild cheetah.
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Is Usain Bolt faster than a cheetah?

A cheetah is 45 miles per hour faster than Usain Bolt. While the answer may not surprise you, Usain Bolt is no match for a cheetah in terms of speed and agility. However, with adequate training, Usain Bolt may have enough endurance to beat a cheetah in an endurance or long-distance competition.
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How fast can a lion go?

Lions can run 50 mph

These awesome cats can run as fast as 50 mph and leap up to 36 feet. Because of their lack of stamina, lions can only reach top speeds in short bursts.
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How fast is a lynx?

A lynx is a medium-sized wild cat that lives in North America, Russia, parts of Europe, and parts of Asia. How fast does a lynx run? The top speed of a lynx is 50 mph.
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What is the strongest animal?

1. Dung Beetle. A dung beetle is not only the world's strongest insect but also the strongest animal on the planet compared to body weight. They can pull 1,141 times their own body weight.
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What is the slowest creature?

Sloths are the slowest animals in the world. They also happen to be the cutest animals. Sloths are so slow that their name itself means sluggishness or laziness. The top speed of a sloth is 0.003 miles per hour.
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What is the fastest fish?

The Sailfish is the Fastest Fish in the World.
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Is a Jaguar faster than a cheetah?

Cheetahs and jaguars are both renowned for their speed, and each is the fastest on their respective continents. Jaguars can hit a blazing speed of 50mph, but cheetahs are an absolute blur, running at 70mph or more to take down their prey. Cheetahs are faster than jaguars and get the advantage for speed.
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Are jaguars faster than panthers?

In the comparison between these two creatures, the jaguar is faster than the black panther as its average top speed is 50 m/h (80 km/h), whereas the panthers' top speed is 36 m/h (58 km/h).
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