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It is the fastest land animal, reaching speeds between 112 and 120 km/h (70 and 75 mph) in short bursts covering distances up to 460 m (1,500 ft), and has the ability to accelerate from 0 to 103 km/h (64 mph) in three seconds, faster than most supercars. Cheetah rely on long, muscular legs to propel their lithe bodies.Recent studies confirm the cheetah's status as the fastest land animal
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