Here's Why Cheetahs Are So Much Faster Than Other Animals

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on Earth. So what's the secret to their incredible speed?
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A cheetah has a short muzzle, small canines, and other features to help reduce the overall weight of its head. All this results in a skull that weighs around 500 grams. That’s just over a pound.
Now, cheetahs need this light skull to make space for a large nasal cavity. Because cheetahs need LOTS of oxygen. To help meet this need, they have large nostrils that allow for quick and large intakes of air while the cheetah’s large chest holds its lungs and heart, which work together to help circulate the oxygen throughout its body. And that’s crucial, since a cheetah can take anywhere between 60 to 150 breaths per minute.
This is a drastic increase, since at rest, a cheetah takes in about 9 breaths per minute. That means that when these cats really get going, their breathing rate goes up to SIXTEEN TIMES faster. What’s even more fascinating is that while running, you’ll notice that a cheetah’s head doesn’t move.
It stays incredible still.
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[@suryavelchandra2975]

Clark Kent pretending he cant travel at supersonic speed

[@terramater]

Did you know that those black tear lines on either side of a cheetah’s nose function like a football player’s black face paint? They're keeping the sun out of the big cat’s eyes while they hunt.

[@jacobkoshy3594]

Thank you for the info

[@siqxyre8473]

Yeah!!! I learned it from wild kratts!!

[@aytch000]

@@siqxyre8473 Me too!

[@maemilev]

*Question. Why do cats, tigers and cheetah can't breath from their mouth? Plz show their nasal to mouth intake gateway? I can't find any referral articles to confirm on my hypothesis!* but dogs can. Why? Are cats all stupid to not breath with their mouth when nasal is blocked?

[@JJs_playground]

Didn't know that. Nice.

[@beyblade3331]

Weekly superman show

[@ronnyshama]

They're soooo cute they need to escape the hugs i wanna give them

[@JMcMillen]

They are adorable, but even ones raised around humans can still be dangerous, especially if it's someone they don't know.

[@ronnyshama]

@@JMcMillen cheetahs are alot nicer to humans than other big cats. But yeah everyone knows Stranger danger

[@TeddySongz]

Haha.. really

[@ericjruiz]

Hopefully we don't loose this amazing big cat

[@wildwebx]

We lost Indian cheetahs 😢

[@DrD0000M]

"Compared to us humans..." Sure thing, Clark.

[@azhaanshaikh2007]

Its so sad that almost all of the interesting and fascinating animals are endangered.😕😕

[@B00s3]

I Love Cheetahs! This was a great video, Thank You Seeker.

[@mblind]

Speed is one thing, endurance is another; I'd love to hear your breakdown of sled dogs.

[@maksimghyvoronsky5641]

Such sophistication, elegance & beauty. I LOVE this animal 🙌🏽

[@colunizator]

20% comments are about cheetahs 90% comments are about Henry Cavill

[@Tempst]

Sadly

[@blakesparrow5462]

@Lame Jackson 03 exactly 🤣

[@joshuaburgess4158]

Cheetah is tha fastest land animal on the planet, with the exception of my cat at 2am.

[@jayesht2291]

The one think I learned from this video is that Cheetahs chirp..

[@sanjit8213]

Cheetah purr...CUTE 5:11 ❤️️

[@AlphaFoxDelta]

A population going from 100,000 to 7,100 wow, imagine a world without Cheetas. That'd be odd, and sad.

[@norhanyasser67]

It's just so satisfying to look at animals

[@austinmoon]

It’s so satisfying to look at that guy 😆

[@sunitakushawaha3308]

It's really sad to see the damage we have caused them😞

[@nikhilgowda6729]

Wtf you look like Henry Cavill😂

[@cameragirl780]

I love all the new series. I enjoy the break from just ‘elements’ and ‘Countdown to launch’

[@InfansDeAter]

Also, they are adorable bundles of stress which is why some cheetahs in conservation parks have emotional support dogs.

[@InfansDeAter]

@@ChineduOpara They are very nervous.

[@InfansDeAter]

@@ChineduOpara I promise you they do. Just google "Cheetah and dog" images and prepare to melt.

[@naveenraj2008eee]

Hi seeker and Evan This series tusks to tails is so interesting and gives much needed knowledge about animals.. Today learned cheetah will chirp.. Thanks...🙏👍

[@lukasvengels8372]

Cheetahs are my favourite 😊

[@Aditya-tx3zc]

Love these series

[@BobMotster]

So nice of you to make videos about animals other than the usual suspects (lions, elephants, deer, bears etc.). I like all of them, but seeing the same stuff again and again becomes stale fast. Thank you for turning our attention to the rare ones!

[@matthewm3603]

The inconsistent use of km and miles 😖

[@yassi8814]

Thank you Dr.Antin!!

[@SylvainGaudreau]

Great series, might I suggest an episode on orcas?

[@suhasinidighe6017]

Most informative

[@kyuugetsuki]

Am I the only one to become depressed about that big number drop at the end? That's heart breaking for these amazing animals!

[@Bdkrnuv647]

Love the series! Can the next animal be a dolphin??

[@Amitdas-gk2it]

TY ☺️

[@MrHichammohsen1]

I love it. Please do a video on normal small cats.

[@alparslankorkmaz2964]

Nice video.

[@clintonhalunajan467]

Yessss!!! They Really Made This Video as I commented on the OWL VIDEO THANKS GUYS☺️🐆

[@pamelanay2195]

They are amazing.

[@maxdrags3115]

Cheetahs are basically bigger house cats.

[@rhaegartargaryen9315]

US HUMANS? You ain't fooling nobody with that Clark Kent, or should I say SUPERMAN! Got 'em.

[@laughinggas0910]

Equally impressive is the baby gazelle it’s chasing which is ALSO running 70 mph lol.

[@asvarien]

Wow those cheetahs are just gorgeous.

[@whiteduck5563]

First building his own PC, now informing us about Cheetahs. Henry Cavill is great

[@mortalclown3812]

And we adore Henry. 💙💫🙋‍♀️🐶

[@ItachiUchiha-bf3pj]

Hey, please cover Honeybadger!

[@SeanRN]

Do a video on the fastest water animal 😊

[@h7opolo]

i thoroughly enjoyed watching this video about my pets' bigger cousins.

[@jacobkoshy3594]

Please do a video dedicated to sloths.

[@jeetusingh3030]

1 more question, how does cheetah dissipate heat generated from all that running? And what is approximate heat generated at top sped?

[@idontgetit6593]

Focus is the key😂

[@thimomartens48]

You guys should do an episode on the pangolin

[@ActorJoeLewis]

I’d like to see a video on Mountain Lions.

[@clintonhalunajan467]

This should give an idea to BOSTON DYNAMICS

[@brucetutty9984]

That's a 100km/h, without goggles, on bare paws. Wow. My cats are Egyptian Maus, and they go across our yard and up a tree when hunting, in under 2 secs, without seeming to mind if they are running horizontally or vertically. They don't seem to touch the ground at all. Maus have been clocked running more than 48 km/h (30 mph). But they are built differently that most cats. It would be interesting to see if their heritage could be discerned from their physiology, but that maybe redundant now with genetics analysis.

[@GenX1964]

1:10 Wtf. The inside of it's nose looks like a jet turbine! 😮

[@ruel7401]

One small correction here. While a cheetah is relatively big, it is not considered a big cat, that's because it lacks the ability to roar.

[@nasugbubatangas]

Please do the Philippine Eagle (Haribon) next time.

[@foxythunder481]

You should cover red foxes!

[@JJs_playground]

Didn't realize Henry Cavill was so smart and interested in cheetahs.

[@abc_cba]

I sometimes wonder that the deers that run away and escape from a cheetah are faster? It's unbelievable how they make the chase tougher.

[@christse3467]

The cheetah IS faster but loses speed in tight turns.

[@vivacristorey4728]

Make a video on how to increase speed

[@ThuUyenPhamThi-iy2cz]

3:29

[@dhruvjha6559]

Fact : while running, cheetah take there body 80% in the air

[@HR-pz7ts]

5:03

[@jjhggdcqz]

Can you cover otters?

[@josephoduor2358]

So basically a supercar. Fast but impractical which is why they're endangered.

[@majorhelmet2101]

Do the Kiwi bird.

[@shikdermuhammadshahadathos3911]

Is he the Superman.

[@ayushtrivedirishabhtrivedi3883]

THE BEST

[@mixtermuxter8602]

this guy doesn't blink

[@remus1478]

Best animal in the world!

[@Bassotronics]

I want you to cover some animals around here. They are cold.

[@simoncleret]

Honestly, being domesticated is their best chance at long term survival at this point

[@jongreene4687]

Cover the peregrine falcon?

[@yorusuyasoul69420]

Nigerundayooooo

[@likeeating378]

Most beautiful from cat families cheatah ♥️😍😍

[@user-jt6ej7vh2p]

⚡🐆⚡

[@dastankeneshbekov108]

Damn

[@pranavdarwai7349]

MORE ABOUT OWL

[@backlon_caruso]

Hope when next superman movie hits that we will still make tsese videos...

[@shaider1982]

We got a Science Thor (Kyle Hill) and a Zoology Superman on you tube👍

[@adityaagung4916]

I wonder if they produce lactic acid after running too??

[@2beCuil]

My son would like to see a video about tigers

[@TELEVISIBLE]

I saw superman , I click 🥰

[@Master_Therion]

A lion and a cheetah after a race... Lion: I lost because it wasn't fair. You're a cheetah. Cheetah: I didn't cheat, I won fair and square. Lion: What? I said you're a cheetah. Cheetah: Stop lying. Lion: Stop what? Cheetah: Lying. Lion: What? Okay, look. I'm a lion and you're a cheetah... Cheetah: So you admit to lying about me cheating! Hyena: Ha Ha Ha Ha

[@SamimEkram1995]

Dad Joke level 9000+

[@nebuchadne33ar]

Bill Burr: Quick Twitch

[@picklejarb0b50]

Fast yellow cat go eeeeeaaaayyyyoooonnnn

[@honglianglim8637]

But human fingers are faster than a bullet when "tusks to tails" pops up.

[@lnsflare1]

Cheetahs are so fast because they are trying to outrun their sins.

[@shiroi1000]

two buttons... only two buttons. so close, so distant

[@clintonhalunajan467]

Cheetah dont CHEAT ah😌

[@AvatarAang926]

that's Superboy from Young Justice

[@ag135i]

Mongoose or different types of hawks.

[@twothreebravo]

Watching the cheetah's head stay steady while it runs is just weird to watch. It makes sense, but it's just weird.

[@Just.A.T-Rex]

Chickens, and actually most birds do this too.

[@maemilev]

*Question. Why do cats, tigers and cheetah can't breath from their mouth? Plz show their nasal to mouth intake gateway? I can't find any referral articles to confirm on my hypothesis!* but dogs can. Why? Are cats all stupid to not breath with their mouth when nasal is blocked?

[@AM23.]

Oh no not the quick twitch, tred lightly

[@rickseiden1]

Stupid thought. I remember when I was younger, Cheetara had to race Lion-O as part of his coming of age, or some such thing. Lion-O said he could never beat her in a race because she was so fact. She told him that she only had those fast bursts of speed for short periods of time. Like I said, stupid.

[@petermaslen6524]

Blue ringed octopus

[@revolution-must-happen]

honey badger!

[@Shazistic]

Random fact Flamingos bend their legs at the ankle not the knee -Shazistic

[@Iftekhar97]

Henry

[@OmDahake]

tiger please

[@gregoryrollins59]

How about murcats? Their cute little guys. Or how about a prong. I'd like to hear more about them as well. Be a superorganism, superorganism, prong prong. Prongs are highly complex societies. How true is that? Lets find out. Peace and agap'e.