Cheetah
- The cheetah is the fastest animal on earth and can run at speeds of up to 70 miles per hour
- A cheetah chases its prey for 10 to 30 metres and the chase is over in under a minute
- A cheetahs long thin tale maintains balance and speed whilst running
- A cheetah has distinctive black stripes that run from the corner of each eye to its mouth. These stripes are believed to be an anti-glare device for daytime hunting
- Unlike other cats a cheetahs claws are non retractile
- Cheetahs only need to drink every three to four days
