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Household Names · VU Vulnerable
Cheetah
Acinonyx jubatus
The fastest animal on land — 0 to 100 km/h in seconds — but raw speed can't outrun habitat loss, and it's now vanishing across its range.
VU · Vulnerable
Overview
The fastest animal on land — 0 to 100 km/h in seconds — but raw speed can't outrun habitat loss, and it's now vanishing across its range.
mammalafricacat
Field data
| IUCN status | VU · Vulnerable |
|---|---|
| Population | ~6,500 mature |
| Trend | decreasing |
| Last assessed | 2021 |
| Class / Order | Mammalia · Carnivora |
| Family | Felidae |
| Range | Africa, Iran |
Why it matters
Evolutionary distinction
- Accelerates faster off the mark than most supercars.
- Can't fully retract its claws, using them like sprinter's spikes.
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art print
Cheetah art print
Museum-grade art print from the Cheetah plate.
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plush
Cheetah plush
Museum-grade plush from the Cheetah plate.
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notebook
Cheetah notebook
Museum-grade notebook from the Cheetah plate.
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