Speed shapes how wild cats survive, hunt, and avoid danger, but not all of them rely on the same kind of quickness. Some sprint across open ground, leap through trees, or use short bursts to navigate ...
Cheetahs are the fastest land animals, reaching speeds of 75-80 mph. Jaguars, found in South America, can reach speeds up to 50 mph. Servals, African cats, can reach 40 mph, with bursts up to 50 mph.