The cheetah is the fastest of all land mammals. In this clip from "Survival Guide: Serengeti" on Animal Planet we learn what features give them the edge.
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Survival Guide: Serengeti: Cheetah Speed
The cheetah is the fastest of all land mammals. In this clip from "Survival Guide: Serengeti" on Animal Planet we learn what features give them the edge.
Added: May 4, 2009
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Runtime: 02:06
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