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Fast Cats

Short answer: The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the fastest land animal, reaching about 93-104 km/h (58-65 mph) in short sprints, and it accelerates quickly. It hunts in brief chases rather than long pursuits.

Black 'tear marks' run from the inner corner of each eye down to the mouth; they're thought to reduce glare from the sun and help the cat focus on prey, working like a football player's eye black. The footage shows cheetahs running and close-ups of their faces, with the presenter.

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What should you know about Fast Cats?

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  1. The cheetah is the fastest land animal.

    DD-136-F01 · Write-up · Exhibit A (Fastest)

  2. It reaches about 93-104 km/h in sprints.

    DD-136-F02 · Write-up · Exhibit B (Top speed)

Video transcript: Fast Cats: Cheetahs Are the Fastest Land Animals

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals and can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in just a few seconds. DID YOU KNOW? Their acceleration and make them capable of reaching up to 70mph in short bursts to catch prey. Cheetahs have distinctive tear marks running from the inner corners of their eyes down to the sides of their mouths. These markings help reflect the sun's and improve focus, acting like built-in sunglasses for these swift predators. NOW YOU KNOW!

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The write-up

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals. Their black tear marks may cut glare from the sun.

  1. Exhibit A

    Fastest

    The cheetah is the fastest land animal.

  2. Exhibit B

    Top speed

    It reaches about 93-104 km/h in sprints.

  3. Exhibit C

    Short chases

    It hunts in brief chases.

  4. Exhibit D

    Tear marks

    Black tear marks run from eye to mouth.

  5. Exhibit E

    Glare

    The marks may reduce glare.

Questions people ask about Fast Cats

What is the fastest land animal?

In sprints.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Fastest) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

How fast can it run?

58-65 mph.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Top speed) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

How does it hunt?

Short bursts.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Short chases) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

Where are its tear marks?

Black stripes.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Tear marks) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

What might the marks do?

Like eye black.

Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Glare) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

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  1. What is the fastest land animal?

    1. Cheetah
    2. Lion
    3. Horse
    4. Ostrich
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    Answer: A. Cheetah In sprints. Source: Write-up · Exhibit A (Fastest) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

  2. How fast can it run?

    1. About 93-104 km/h
    2. About 30 km/h
    3. About 300 km/h
    4. About 10 km/h
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    Answer: A. About 93-104 km/h 58-65 mph. Source: Write-up · Exhibit B (Top speed) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

  3. How does it hunt?

    1. Brief chases
    2. Long marathons
    3. Ambush in water
    4. Traps
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    Answer: A. Brief chases Short bursts. Source: Write-up · Exhibit C (Short chases) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

  4. Where are its tear marks?

    1. Eye to mouth
    2. On the tail
    3. On the paws
    4. On the back
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    Answer: A. Eye to mouth Black stripes. Source: Write-up · Exhibit D (Tear marks) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

  5. What might the marks do?

    1. Reduce glare
    2. Attract mates only
    3. Store fat
    4. Nothing at all
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    Answer: A. Reduce glare Like eye black. Source: Write-up · Exhibit E (Glare) · Wikipedia: Cheetah

Cite this case file

Easterling, Marcus. "Fast Cats." The Detail Department (DetailEnjoyer), case file DD-136, last updated Dec 22, 2023. https://detailenjoyer.com/case/fast-cats/

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