Cheetah Run December 25, 2010

The world's fastest land animal, the cheetah, is the most specialized member of the cat family because it can reach speeds of 70 miles per hour. Unlike other cats, the cheetah has a leaner body, longer legs and has been referred to as the greyhound of the cats. It is not an aggressive animal, using flight versus fight. With its weak jaws and small teeth, the price it paid for speed, it cannot fight larger predators to protect its kill or young.