How big does a Cheetah get?

A Cheetah averages around 44 kg and can reach up to 65 kg and with a body length up to 1.4 m.

How fast is a Cheetah?

The Cheetah can reach a documented top speed of 114 km/h.

Cheetah

Acinonyx jubatus

The cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth, capable of reaching 120 km/h in short bursts. Built for pure speed, cheetahs sacrifice power and endurance for acceleration, losing up to 50% of their kills to larger predators.

Mass (typical / record): 44 kg
Top speed: 114 km/h
Body length: 1.2 m
Diet: Carnivore
Habitats: savannah, grassland, semi-arid

IUCN: VU (Vulnerable)

Tamed as hunting companions by Egyptian pharaohs, Mughal emperors, and European nobility. Genetically the least diverse big cat, all modern cheetahs descend from a tiny population ~10,000 years ago.