cheetah

• Grand félin aux longues pattes et au pelage tacheté, vivant en Afrique et dans le sud-ouest de l'Asie, remarquable pour ses griffes non rétractiles et pour être le mammifère terrestre le plus rapide, pouvant être dressé pour la chasse au gibier.

A large, long-legged spotted cat native to Africa and southwestern Asia, known for having nonretractile claws and being the fastest land mammal, capable of being trained to pursue game.

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   A large, long-legged wild cat with a spotted coat, native to Africa and parts of Asia, known for being the fastest land mammal.

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   • The cheetah can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour in short bursts.
   • Cheetahs use their speed to hunt antelope on the African savanna.
   • Unlike other big cats, cheetahs have nonretractile claws that provide better traction.