An evolutionary arms race with the extinct American Cheetah was long-believed to be the explanation for the incredible speed ...

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 ...

Cheetahs are universally known as one of the fastest animals on the planet, and nearly 15 years ago in Cincinnati, a local cheetah set a world record.It happened at the Cincinnati Zoo in 2009, when ...

Today’s video from A-Z-Animals showcases amazing facts about the cheetah, dubbed the fastest land animal for its ability to run up to 70 mph! We’ll explore its characteristics, behavior, diet, habitat ...

American pronghorns evolved speed millions of years before cheetahs, helping movement and survival in changing landscapes.

Learn how Miocene fossils from the Mojave Desert reveal that pronghorn running adaptations developed long before high-speed cheetahs appeared in North America.