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Mammal ยท African savanna
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
Meet the animal
Life as a cheetah
The cheetah is a lightly built cat specialised for short, extremely fast chases.
Amazing adaptation
Built to survive
Long legs, a flexible spine and a balancing tail help it accelerate and turn at speed.
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Surprising fact
Cheetahs cannot roar, but they can chirp, purr and hiss.