
The Cheetah, Nature’s Speed Machine
solsticeuniversity.com – The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is known as the fastest land animal on Earth, capable of reaching speeds of up to 60 to 70 miles per hour (97-113 km/h). These sleek, graceful predators are perfectly adapted for speed, with a slender body, long legs, and a flexible spine that allows them to stretch their…