Cheetahs 101 | Nat Geo Wild

You may already know that cheetahs are the world's fastest land animal. But did you know their tails play a crucial role in hunting? Check out this and other fun facts about cheetahs.

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[samistrash]

Cheetahs have always been my favorite big cat for a number of reasons. As someone who enjoys studying animals and drawing them, cheetahs have always been unique to me. Their head shape and physical features are unlike any other large feline, and they are very difficult to draw. I also love how they hunt for their prey. Being too lightweight to pounce, they chase their prey and knock them down. Usually by smacking the prey's leg from under it and making it trip. In general, they're an incredible species.

[rielzuad]

in every 101 nat geo i watch humans are the main reason why the animal is being in danger of extinction

[kingkongchief]

I hope to god these things don’t go extinct. One of my favorite animals.

[LL-ipmm]

humans are the worst only 7, 000 chetahs left omg poachers have killed most of these chetahs

[pampam]

can't roar and has dogs like paws sounds like identity crisis for me lol

[xoxo_lena]

Cheetahs said: I’m not like other girls

[lukmanibrahim]

Let's save cheetahs 🐆, because they're also cute!

[mdshadmanwasifkhan]

They're the fastest creatures in the world, yet friendliest of the Big Cats and wild animals in general!!

[chizujazelledaichireimiko]

“Yes cheetah is so fast”
*_Australian accent_* “The more you know”

[fairyknow]

you know cheetah so fast?
everybody knows that
national geographic told me that
- han jisung

[katelynpetrovich]

Cheetahs are so cute Especially when they are Chirping 😍😍

[itsninaa_tran]

Don’t Kill Cheetah anymore they’re going go extinct

[casteltheghettomonk]

" I ran like a cheetah 🐆 with thoughts of an assassin" 🔥 🚒
Nas - NY state of mind

[Idklol]

We must pray for cheetahs I hope u and I will make a difference and make sure the cheetah stays as the fastest animal

[meapr]

cheetah's chirp remind me of domisticated cat's vocal😂💕

[jackieleejones]

Cheetahs are built for speed to reach 70mph for short distances.

[kgatlhegomakoe]

this is why i love cheetahs they are built for speed rather than fighting

[dalor]

I remember watching this a toddler but I'm still not sure because in my memory I was younger. A documentary about animals and possibly one of nat geos videos sparked my interest in animals and eventually led me to dinosaurs.

[justaguywholikeshentai]

Poor cats 😭
The last fact destroyed me

[sofivelazquez]

Thanks this helped me with my remote classwork.