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To: Slings and Arrows

How fast do this big kitty can run up to? Just wondering. =^..^=


18 posted on 12/31/2008 2:52:11 AM PST by Biggirl (Blessed Merry Christmas!=^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^==^..^=)
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To: Biggirl

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is an atypical member of the cat family (Felidae) that is unique in its speed, while lacking climbing abilities. As such, it is placed in its own genus, Acinonyx. It is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph)[3] in short bursts covering distances up to 460 m (1,500 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 110 km/h (68 mph) in three seconds, greater than most supercars.[4]


19 posted on 12/31/2008 3:18:24 AM PST by Slings and Arrows ("Every few generations the really, really bad ideas come back around for another go."--Howard Tayler)
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