Monday, June 23, 2008

Amazing Cheetah Facts

It’s sleek, wild, beautiful and extremely fast.  No it is not the new sports car, but the cheetah.  Cheetahs are not only some of the most beautiful cats in the world; they have the reputation for being the fastest land animals on earth.  One well known cheetah fact is that they can sprint at about 70 miles per hour and they reach these incredible speeds in just a few seconds flat.


Cheetah facts will thrill you, because these cats are truly amazing.  Unfortunately, their numbers have been in decline for decades leaving only a few thousand still roaming the wild.  While you can see cheetahs in most large zoos, little is known about the cheetah in its natural habitat.


The Smithsonian Magazine has an excellent article regarding cheetah facts.  Whether you are a cat lover or speed freak, you will enjoy learning many cheetah facts that are interesting and mostly unknown.  Here’s a cheetah fact you probably didn’t know.  The cheetah has a wonderful coat that is imitated by countless fashion designers, however one will be interested to know that the cheetah’s coat is not soft and luxurious, but quite prickly and coarse.


There are plenty of other cheetah facts that will amaze and inspire and you can find them at Smithsonian Magazine.  You can learn more about this incredible cat at the following link:  http://www.smithsonianmag.com


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