Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
"Cheetahs are very special," says Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of Cheetah Conservation Fund. With their exceptional eyesight and lightning speed, they're among the best hunters on the savanna.
"They have a tail that acts like a rudder and can turn them on a dime, and they can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96.5 kph) in about three seconds, like a sports car," says Marker.
"Cheetahs are very special," says Dr. Laurie Marker, Founder and Executive Director of Cheetah Conservation Fund. With their exceptional eyesight and lightning speed, they're among the best hunters on the savanna.
"They have a tail that acts like a rudder and can turn them on a dime, and they can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph (96.5 kph) in about three seconds, like a sports car," says Marker.
