Cheetahs can go from 0 to 68 mph in 3 seconds, allowing them to speed up much faster than other animals. So, in a short-distance race, a cheetah would easily win. However, cheetahs can’t maintain ...

Here’s how medium-sized animals, like the cheetah, occupy an optimal balance between muscle size and body mechanics. Being the largest or having the longest limbs doesn’t guarantee the title of the ...

Could a zebra actually outrun a cheetah? It depends on the distance. Zebras can run pretty fast — up to 40 mph — but cheetahs are even faster, hitting high speeds of 70 to 80 mph! Cheetahs can go from ...