Every year on December 4th, International Cheetah Day encourages people worldwide to help this animal win the race against extinction.
The cheetah is well-known as the fastest animal on earth.
This amazing animal can reach a top speed of 70 mph in just three seconds! At
top speed, their stride spans 21 feet. The cheetah is a big, slender cat with
long legs. Its short fur is yellowish-tan and covered in thousands of black
spots. Most cheetahs have between 2,000 and 3,000 spots, which helps to
camouflage themselves. The animal's name comes from the Hindi word, “chita,”
which means “spotted one.” These big cats weigh anywhere from 46 to 158 pounds.
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