2006-09-27 00:54:30 · 23 answers · asked by colin050659 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Trivia
the cheetah
This cat is truly built for speed! Virtually every part of its body is adapted in some way to help it run faster. Special paw pads and semi-retractable claws provide great traction. Large nostrils and lungs provide quick air intake; a large liver, heart and adrenals Built to Run! also facilitate a rapid physical response. A long, fluid, greyhound-like body is streamlined over light bones. Small collarbones and vertical shoulder blades help lengthen the stride. The tail acts as a rudder for quick turning plus the eye's retinal fovea is of an elongated shape, giving the cheetah a sharp, wide-angle view of its surroundings. The dark tear marks beneath each eye may also enhance its visual acuity by minimizing the sun's glare. The spine works as a spring for the powerful back legs to give the cheetah added reach for each step. But the great speed is very taxing physiologically. The top speed, 71 miles per hour (114 kilometers per hour), can usually be maintained for only 200-300 yards. (274 meters). At that point the cheetah's body temperature increases from the exertion and rest is mandatory
2006-09-27 00:57:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
The cheetar it can run at top speed of 70mph in short bursts of 500 yards. The cheetah's acceleration can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds which is faster than the SLR McLaren, the Lamborghini Murciélago and the F/A-18 Hornet. Hows that for speed
2006-09-27 01:03:30 · answer #2 · answered by Emma O 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fastest animal on land is cheetah. Dont know its top speed though.
2006-09-27 00:58:38 · answer #3 · answered by Faz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cheetah is second fastest. The fastets is the man running away from the cheetah!!
No, seriously it is the cheetah. It can run as fast as 114 kilometres per hour (71 miles per hour) but they can only sustain this for very short distances.They will only run this fast when hunting and they need open savannahs in which to hunt.
2006-09-27 01:39:32 · answer #4 · answered by Inky Pinky Ponky 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheetah
2006-09-27 02:30:55 · answer #5 · answered by Confused 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheetah
2006-09-27 00:58:02 · answer #6 · answered by pmsteph 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cheetah & fastest recorded is 120 Km/hr
2006-09-27 01:02:51 · answer #7 · answered by Ashish Samadhia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cheetah can run as fast as 70 mph for short distances.
2006-09-27 01:08:22 · answer #8 · answered by no nickname 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
On land - Cheetah
2006-09-27 01:03:35 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Viper--
It goes 200 mph top speed and 0-60 in 3.5!!
2006-09-27 01:03:36 · answer #10 · answered by bandit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋