How fast can a cheetah run?
A cheetah can run a consistent speed of 75mph, though its said there are records of a cheetah running as fast as 125 mph. Recent studies confirmed the cheetah’s status as the fastest land animal, clocking short burst speeds of upto 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) within 460 m (1,500 ft) distances.
It has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 103 km/h (64 mph) in three seconds, way faster than most super cars. Cheetahs attain high speeds in a short space of time (45 MPH in 2.5 seconds). They are built for speed and not endurance, thus they quickly overheat.
These animals are equipped for explosive acceleration to a full-speed of 100 to 120 kilometers per hour over a short distance. In February 1999 a South African cheetah called Nyana was officially timed running 100 meters in a record of 6,08 seconds. It accelerated from 0 to 80 kilometers per hour in 3,6 seconds. How does a cheetah hunt its prey? The sight of a cheetah hunting its prey is spectacular. They use places of elevation such as a termite mound or trees as vantage points to keep a lookout for prey. If cover is available they will use it when stalking. They typically select the least vigilant prey on the fringes of a group of animals. These African animals are highly specialized for a particular style of hunting. The classical cheetah hunting technique will start with a stalk followed by an explosive acceleration to a full-speed at 100 to 120 km/h chase. The chase will lasts for up to 600 meters they lacks the stamina for longer chases. They can keep up full speed for about 500
