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Cheetahs are unique among the [[feline]] family for their speed and hunting style. Capable of reaching speeds up to 70 mph in short sprints,<ref>http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0004737.html</ref> the Cheetah is the fastest of all land animals. When hunting, a Cheetahs swipes at the prey's hind legs to trip them; this is distinctively different from other big cats, which would pounce and grab onto the prey, using their body weight to put the prey off balance. | Cheetahs are unique among the [[feline]] family for their speed and hunting style. Capable of reaching speeds up to 70 mph in short sprints,<ref>http://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0004737.html</ref> the Cheetah is the fastest of all land animals. When hunting, a Cheetahs swipes at the prey's hind legs to trip them; this is distinctively different from other big cats, which would pounce and grab onto the prey, using their body weight to put the prey off balance. | ||
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Revision as of 22:31, February 25, 2009
The cheetah is a member of the feline family. The distribution of the Cheetah is limited to Africa, where vast expanses of land fit their hunting style.
Cheetahs are unique among the feline family for their speed and hunting style. Capable of reaching speeds up to 70 mph in short sprints,[1] the Cheetah is the fastest of all land animals. When hunting, a Cheetahs swipes at the prey's hind legs to trip them; this is distinctively different from other big cats, which would pounce and grab onto the prey, using their body weight to put the prey off balance.
