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When Namibian farmers avoided cheetah ‘hubs’ they reduced livestock losses by 86%

PoC avatarPosted on December 8, 2020 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2020

NEWS AND COMMENT: This is a common sense and effective approach to substantially reducing the problem of cheetahs killing livestock in Namibia. It’s the first time I’ve seen this approach taken. Conflict between predators like the cheetah and farmers is … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheetah | Tagged africa, cheetah, cheetah behavior, cheetah conservation, Cheetah Facts, Cheetah speed, conflict, farm livestock, Namibia, wild cat conservation

Some interesting facts about cheetahs

PoC avatarPosted on June 5, 2020 by Michael BroadJune 5, 2020

I have focused on speed and been selective in presenting these cheetah facts. There are many pages about the cheetah on this site. Please use the custom search tool. Name The cheetah derives its name from the Hindu word chita … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheetah | Tagged cat anatomy, cheetah, cheetah behavior, Cheetah Facts, Cheetah speed, facts about cheetahs, King Cheetah | Leave a reply

Are cheetahs faster than cars?

PoC avatarPosted on April 29, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 29, 2020

Are cheetahs faster than cars? The answer is Yes and No.

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Posted in Cheetah | Tagged cheetah, cheetah ecology, Cheetah Facts, cheetah running, Cheetah speed | Leave a reply

Are domestic cats faster than humans?

PoC avatarPosted on April 21, 2020 by Michael BroadApril 21, 2020

The question is asking if domestic cats IN GENERAL are faster than humans IN GENERAL. It is not asking if the fastest domestic cat is faster than the fastest human. And the question is not concerned with the distance travelled. … Continue reading →

Posted in muscles | Tagged cat anatomy, cat athleticism, cat muscles, Cheetah speed, feline agility and athleticism | Leave a reply

What’s faster: greyhound or cheetah?

PoC avatarPosted on March 30, 2019 by Michael BroadMarch 30, 2019

The question asks if the top speed of the greyhound is faster than that of the cheetah or vice versa. Therefore, I’m not going to go into a long discussion about the endurance and acceleration of these two animals. I’m … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheetah | Tagged cheetah, cheetah running, Cheetah speed, dogs | 3 Replies

Are cats faster than dogs?

PoC avatarPosted on May 3, 2017 by Michael BroadMay 3, 2017

In general, cats are faster than dogs. Cats are built for speed; the quick chase and pounce while dogs are built for stamina and endurance, to wear down prey. Although both species are considerably faster than nearly all humans. The … Continue reading →

Posted in agility and athleticism | Tagged cat anatomy, cats vs dogs, Cheetah speed, dogs and cats | Leave a reply

For how long can a cheetah run at top speed?

PoC avatarPosted on December 29, 2016 by Michael BroadOctober 10, 2017

Cheetahs with a body temperature of 40.5°C refused to run in an experimental trial. The distance a cheetah will run at top speed depends on how hot they become during the sprint but probably no more than about 400 meters … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheetah | Tagged cheetah, Cheetah speed | 1 Reply

When a wild cat pet is necessary

PoC avatarPosted on April 14, 2015 by Michael BroadApril 14, 2015

For me, wild cats should not be pets. In the video they make it clear that she is not a pet but tame. I am not sure there is a lot difference; is there? The difference is socialization. This cheetah … Continue reading →

Posted in wild cat rescue | Tagged baby cheetah, Cheetah speed, wild cat species | 1 Reply

Video: Slo Mo Cheetah and Greyhound

PoC avatarPosted on August 25, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 8, 2020

A video showing the cheetah (world’s fastest land animal) in slo mo compared to the world’s fastest dog, the greyhound. The cheetah wins hands-down of course. Although this is not a race. The cheetah is designed for speed not endurance. … Continue reading →

Posted in Cheetah | Tagged Cheetah speed | 7 Replies

Usain Bolt versus Cheetah

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadOctober 24, 2012

by Michael (PoC Admin) (London, UK) Nov. 2009: Usain Bolt has adopted a baby cheetah. The world’s fastest man has adopted the world’s fastest terrestrial animal. And although Usain is a phenomenal athlete and outstanding he would look simply pathetic … Continue reading →

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