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cheetah

The cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) is the world’s fastest land mammal, capable of accelerating from 0 to around 100 km/h (60 mph) in just a few seconds and reaching top speeds of 110–113 km/h (68–70 mph) during short bursts Built for these explosive sprints, it features a lightweight, aerodynamic body, long legs, semi-retractable claws for traction, a flexible spine, and a long tail that acts as a stabilizing rudder

Cheetahs typically measure between 1.1 – 1.5 m in body length (plus a tail up to ~85 cm) and stand about 67–94 cm tall at the shoulder, weighing around 21–65 kg (46–143 lb), with males slightly larger on average

ELEPHANT

The elephant, one of Earth’s most majestic giants, holds immense cultural and ecological significance. Renowned as the largest land mammal, African elephants can weigh up to 15 000 lb and stretch nearly 30 ft from trunk to tail, while Asian elephants, though slightly smaller, stand about 6–11 ft tall and weigh up to around 5 tons With trunks capable of delicate manipulation and deep emotional intelligence, elephants use seismic communication to convey messages across many kilometers Their social fabric centres on matriarchal herds where elders guide younger generations—knowledge that’s increasingly endangered due to poaching and habitat disruption . Elephants are keystone species: by consuming hundreds of kilograms of foliage