You may know that the Cheetah is the fastest land mammal on earth, but did you know that they are not considered to be part of the “big cat” family? Even though the Cheetah is capable of reaching speeds up to 60 mph among other athletic feats – their inability to roar keeps them out the big cat league. Once found throughout Asia, Europe and Africa, today cheetahs are found in Africa and a few remote regions of Iran. Human encroachment and poaching for their beautiful spotted fur diminished their population throughout their native range. Learn more fascinating facts about cheetahs by watching this video!
