The cheetah

This article is about the animal. For other uses, see Cheetah. The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is an atypical member of the cat family (Felidae). It is the fastest of all cats, but lacks strong climbing abilities. The species is the only living member of the genus Acinonyx. It is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph)[3][4] in short bursts covering distances up to 500 m (1,600 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to over 100 km/h (62 mph) in three second. The Cheetah's are also very addapted to the habitat they live in