Scientists have discovered a sweet spot in animals that explains why fast moving animals like the cheetah can reach such high ...

The cheetah was the inspiration for the "cheetah robot," created by researchers at MIT and funded by the US military. Crafting the robot took five years of designing, testing, and tweaking.

“I think what makes Kulinda so special is her beautiful piercing eyes,” Maya added. Cheetahs are the fastest land animal, and 12-year-old Kulinda can run up to 90 kilometers per hour (55 mph), ...

If their eyes are fast enough, that is. Cheetahs can reach speeds of 120 kph. Chiba Zoological Park began its “cheetah run” on Oct. 13 and plans to hold the attraction once or twice a week.