Cheetahs are known for their remarkable speed, being the fastest land animals and their unique physical characteristics. Their body is slender and lightweight with long, a flexible spine and thin legs, making them ideal for explosive bursts of speed. They also have a long, flexible tail for steering and balance.
1. Facial Features:
They have distinct black “tear marks” that run from the inner corner of each eye down to mouth.
2. Body structure:
They have a narrow, streamlined body with long legs and a flexible spine, allowing them to accelerate rapidly and take long strides.
3. Claws:
Unlike other big cats, cheetahs have semi-retractable claws, meaning they can’t fully retract them
4.Speed:
Cheetahs can reach speeds of over 70 mph (110 km/h) over short distances, making them the fastest land animals.
