Uploaded October 2016 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Cheetah chases two squirrels at the St. Louis Zoo.
I was filming the cheetah at the zoo when I noticed two squirrels playing on a tree in the yard. The cheetah noticed it too.
Cheetahs are made for sprinting. Their slender, streamlined body allows fast runs and their flexible spine and long legs enable the cat to take big strides. They also have over-sized lungs, heart, and breathing passages, so they're able to pump more oxygen during runs. Their long tail acts like a counter balance when running, and semi-retractable claws provide better traction during sprints.
Shot on a Panasonic GH4 with the Panasonic 100-300mm lens in 4K. Beethoven's 5th Symphony as background music.
Cheetah chases two squirrels at the St. Louis Zoo.
I was filming the cheetah at the zoo when I noticed two squirrels playing on a tree in the yard. The cheetah noticed it too.
Cheetahs are made for sprinting. Their slender, streamlined body allows fast runs and their flexible spine and long legs enable the cat to take big strides. They also have over-sized lungs, heart, and breathing passages, so they're able to pump more oxygen during runs. Their long tail acts like a counter balance when running, and semi-retractable claws provide better traction during sprints.
Shot on a Panasonic GH4 with the Panasonic 100-300mm lens in 4K. Beethoven's 5th Symphony as background music.
