Here is the first of two cheetah videos (next one gets published next week on the 24th of September 2013)
The three cheetahs relaxing, at the Paradise Wildlife Park in Broxbourne.
The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is a large feline (family Felidae, subfamily Felinae) inhabiting most of Africa and parts of the Middle East. It is the only extant member of the genus Acinonyx. The cheetah can run faster than any other land animal— as fast as 112 to 120 km/h (70 to 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 500m (1,600 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in three seconds.[9] Data from 367 runs by three female and two male adults, with an average run distance of 173m, showed that hunting cheetahs can run 58 miles (93 km) per hour.
This cat is also notable for modifications in the species' paws. It is one of the few felids with semi-retractable
(Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah)
Cheetah Facts:
*They only need to drink every 3-4 days
*Acceleration 0 to 60 miles (96 kilometres) an hour in three seconds
*The cheetah can purr as it inhales, but cannot roar
*It is one of the few felines with semi-retractable claws.
*They weigh between 35 to 65 kg
