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 What
is the fastest animal in the world? Yes, it is the cheetah! It is
famous for its fast running
speed. Many studies have confirmed the cheetah is
the fastest land animal in the world.
How fast can the cheetah run?
Don¡¯t be surprised. The cheetah can run at a speed of about 30 meters
per second! And it can reach
a running speed of up to about 100 kilometers per hour, which is faster
than most super cars! Isn¡¯t it incredible? However, the
cheetah is strong in only short distances. It cannot run
at full speed for long distances.
The cheetah is also a good jumper. To our surprise, it can leap up to 10 meters distance
and 4.5 meters high in a single jump! That is about five times the
length of its body. According
to scientists, this is because of its huge leg muscles.
 Interestingly,
there are reasons why the cheetah can run fast like this. First of
all, its body is very light and it has a large heart and lungs. Also, it has very
big eyes to see far ahead while running. Together
with its spine, its slim legs are
incredibly flexible. A long tail helps
the cheetah to keep its balance, too. It seems like the cheetah is
built for speed! |
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