Cheetas animals

The cheetah  holds the distinction of being the world's fastest land animal. Cheetahs can sprint at speeds in excess of 62 mph for short periods of time. After just 10 to 20 seconds, the amount of heat generated by such exertion is too much for the cheetah to handle and their sprint fizzles to a standstill. Cheetahs depend on their speed to survive, for without their speed they would go hungry. Their prey includes Thompson's gazelles, young wildebeest, impala, and hares—all fast and agile animals themselves.Cheetahs are superbly adapted for speed. They have extremely flexible spines that allow them to stretch their body in order to take long strides. Cheetahs have a long tail that serves as a balance when running, allowing them to change direction efficiently when moving at top speed. Cheetahs are unique among cats in that they are the only species that lacks fully-retractable claws. Since the claws of cheetahs remain extended at all times, they enjoy better traction while running.Cheetahs have golden to cream colored coats with black spots. They have distinct tear stripes that run from inner and outer corners of their eyes down their muzzle. The underside of their face, neck, and belly is of a lighter golden color than the fur on their back and flanks. The cheetah's tail is dappled with black spots at its base and these spots gradually merge towards the end of its tail to become black rings.