How Fast Are Cheetahs
Cheetahs-the fastest land mammals in the world-are incredible creatures. They can reach speeds of up to 70 mph and swim (although they don't like it). The cheetahs' name derives from the Hindi word "chita," which means "spotted.''These large cats, while fearsome, do not have the ability to roar like a lion, but they can emit what is known as a chirrup, perhaps the sweetest sound you will ever hear a lethal cat make. Cheetahs are an endangered species These cats are not endangered-not yet. But they are vulnerable. In fact, their numbers in the wild are so low (they numbered about 7,100 in 2016) that people involved in species conservation are pushing for them to be declared endangered.National Geographic reported that cheetah numbers "could drop another 53 percent in the…




