Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) Type: Mammal Family: Felidae Habitat: Areas with expanses of land, dense brush, and abundant prey, such as grasslands, Skip to main content Skip to footer site map Episodes ...

When cheetah habitat and prey dwindles, they occasionally will hunt livestock. 1001slide / Getty Images There were more than 100,000 cheetahs in 1900, but now there are fewer than 7,000 adult and ...

A cheetah can accelerate to 114kph in about three seconds, quicker than most sports cars. The genus name - Acinonyx - means 'no-move-claw' in Greek (Cheetahs can't retract their claws).

Cheetahs are faster than any car over short distances, but what gives them this incredible edge? Explore the fascinating science behind their speed, from muscle mechanics to body design, and learn ...

Learn more fascinating facts about cheetahs by watching this video! Even though the Cheetah is capable of reaching speeds up to 60 mph among other athletic feats – their inability to roar keeps ...