The wild Cheetah population is believed to be around 6,600 mature individuals and decreasing. They are currently classified under the genus Acinonyx, whose closest living relatives are cougars and ...

For the past half hour a mother cheetah named Etta has been sitting in the shade with her four young cubs, eyeing a herd of Thomson’s gazelles that drifted into view on a nearby rise.

To the reserve's predators – and especially its cheetahs – the tall grass is the best hunting aid of all. We all know about the cheetah's electrifying speed. Large nostrils and an enlarged ...

An envelope. It indicates the ability to send an email. Cheetahs have a reputation for speed. While the big cats may be able to reach speeds of 75 mph, it's nothing compared to the top speeds of ...

They're the sprinters of the animal world - cheetahs on land, falcons in the air and marlins in the sea. But, why are they so fast when bigger, more muscular animals might be expected to outpace them?

If all goes well, eight cheetahs - five males and three females - will make the 8,405km (5,222 miles) journey from South Africa to their new home in a sprawling national park in India in November.

Scientists have discovered a sweet spot in animals that explains why fast moving animals like the cheetah can reach such high ...

Cheetahs are beautiful, powerful felines known for their unique 2,000 to 3,000 spots. Residing in remote areas in Africa and ...

A cheetah that arrived at Edinburgh Zoo just two months ago has died. Edinburgh Zoo shared the news that Cleo the cheetah died overnight "despite the hard work of the vet team and keepers".

A cheetah that had only arrived at Edinburgh Zoo in July has died. Cleo, a five-year-old animal which was the first cheetah at the zoo in 24 years, came to Edinburgh from Fota Wildlife Park in ...

Dead body of Olarishani, a member of the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve "Tano Bora". The cheetah succumbed to bite injuries. [Courtesy] Barely a fortnight since the famous Maasai Mara Game ...

Emerging Ireland captain James Culhane led Simon Easterby's side to a thrilling victory over the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein. Photo: Sportsfile Emerging Ireland remained undefeated in Bloemfontein ...