Cheetah Research Paper

Cheetahs are a separate genus from other great cats, a genus of their own. Their genus name, Acinonyx, is a Greek word for “thorn” and “claw”. Differ from lions and leopards, whose retractable claws are designed for tearing flesh and climbing trees, cheetahs have semi-retractable claws providing solid grip and quick acceleration. The cheetah’s body is designed for speed – pure, raw, explosive speed. It’s small streamlined head; deep chest; long, light limbs; powerful hind legs; flexible shoulders and spine; long muscular tail for balance; semi-retractable claws combined to make cheetahs the fastest predator sprinter on the planet. A matured cheetah can cover more than 25 feet in one stride and reach a top speed of 60mph or more. More than half