cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus)
It is the fastest animal on land, with a maximum speed of 110 km/h. Using strong chest and leg muscles and a soft spine, they run by stretching and contracting their entire body like a spring. They use their bare claws like spikes and their long tails to keep their balance as they run.
| Classification. | Carnivora |
|---|---|
| distribution | Sub-Saharan Africa, Middle East |
| length of an animal (sometimes including and sometimes excluding the tail) | 1.1 to 1.3m |
| body weight (usu. one's own) | 40-70kg |