Humans are slow runners compared to cheetahs. :-), We loved learning about cheetahs today too, Jack and Wonder Lead Jon! Thanks so much for posting. Humans, I mean actual humans in their natural environment, can outrun a horse over long distances. Thanks for giving me a lot of information about cheetahs. You might also find more information about cheetahs in Wonder #807: How Big Do Cats Get? However, a horse can reach a top speed of 55 mph, so if the race is long enough, the horse will win. This feature gives cheetahs extra grip when chasing prey. Over the course of an hour, the cheetah will go very short distances. Although Cheetah is so fast sprinting like a racing car, it cannot maintain these speeds for long. If you keep it up, perhaps you'll compete in running competitions when you're older! It was a good video and really funny. :), Hi Graeme! In the past, Cheetahs were found across the world. Can you please change the video? :), WOHOO, we all LOVE to Wonder about different animals here at Wonderopolis, Shane! They are super fast!!!!! You don’t have to be the quickest to grow fast. Graham I use the name "Cheetah" for every username I have!!!!! The delightful coat of the Cheetah is another reason why poaching occurs. Cheetah spots are part of the way these animals hide from their prey. Their endangerment is largely due to the loss of their habitat, conflict with humans and other cats, and low genetic diversity. We are WONDERing if tomorrow's wonder will be about black box, flare guns, emergency kits or SOS? Have you actually tried to outrun a cheatah? Written by. Other features that make cheetahs achieve incredible speeds include flattened ribs cages, small head, and lean legs that minimizes air resistance. :), Hi, Michel! Great job, Austin, and all the other paper plane pilots in your class! You made me WONDER what cheetahs eat. :-), That's a really great guess, AsianGirl! If they're up for a race, go for it! Adi N 35/M/London I hope to be a physicist one day. Over the course of an hour, the cheetah will go very short distances. Thank you. It was awesome please put more and more cheetah videos, please. May 22, 2013. You don’t have to be the quickest to grow fast. The CHEETAH robot will reportedly have four legs, a flexible spine, an articulated head/neck, and perhaps a tail. SCIENCE — Life Science. You can find cheetahs in zoos, but most zoos have trouble breeding cheetahs in captivity. thank you, I have done cross country and soccer and track and basketball and with all the running I do it have gotten very fast. But over long distances humans can outrun nearly every other animal on land. :( my question was what eye couler do you get if you have red hair? When it comes to speed in the animal kingdom, cheetahs are undoubtedly king. Thanks for letting us know, Sara!! human. Cheetas are so fascinating! Have a great day. Scientists estimate that cheetahs can run at top speed for up to 1600 feet (about 500 meters). We’re the fastest most durable animal when it comes to running for miles. :), WOW, Trollolol! That is very fast!! First, time yourself running a particular distance. 3. Don't worry if you come in second place. Updated on: 12 Dec 2019 by Mahak Jalan. Want to add a little wonder to your website? They are my favorite animal!!!! Article from wonderopolis.org. When leopards or cheetah make a kill they have to either eat fast or in the case of the leopard get it up into a tree or they will lose it. Here's a cool link from our friends at National Geographic Kids - they've got some great cheetah information for you: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/cheetah/ :), Great question, DJ! YOU ROCK! We love it when our Wonders make our Wonder Friends think of more Wonders. would be a great Wonder for you to check out! CCRA.L.3, CCRA.L.6, CCRA.R.1, CCRA.R.2, CCRA.R.4, CCRA.R.10, CCRA.SL.1. Humans are the fastest land animal due to our stamina. When I want to go fast I give myself CHEETAH POWER! When it is my turn to pick a wonder category I am going to pick, Make Believe. :-). According to scientists, the top speed of a cheetah is 75 mph. At least, in the long run. It really depends on the genes for eye color that you receive from your parents! The cheetah’s scientific name is Acinonyx jubatus. It's difficult to say what color eyes you'll have if you have red hair - you could have brown, blue or green! Most animals with four legs can easily beat humans with their two legs! We appreciate you sharing that with us! Paige ;). Achieving top speeds of approximately 70 mph or 112 kmph, these magnificent creatures can outrun Usain Bolt any day. This is Why You Can't Outrun a Cheetah. Be sure to nominate your Wonder in our What Are You Wondering? We really appreciate that you and some of our other Wonder Friends use the star rating system to let us know what you think about each Wonder! P.S. Of course, they can’t sustain that high speed over long distances. I am the second fastest girl on my soccer team. Congratulations on first place, Desi! That's an AWESOME question! Regardless of your speed and finesse, no human can dodge a bullet at close range. For comparison with the other fastest land animal, cheetahs can reach speeds of over 60 mph but only for sprints of about 700 yards. :-) Why Can’t Humans Run As Fast As Cheetahs? Thanks for being AWESOME! Hi Ronan!Thanks for WONDERing with us! I am really fast too and I got a first place time in track for the 100 meter dash with a time of 9.55 and i have never got that fast. They sound like a pair of AWESOME Wonder dogs! But what would happen in a long distance race? This is because cheetahs, unlike true “big cats” like … How Often Do Incidents With Cheetahs Occur? Hi Wonderopolis I'm having so much fun on Wonderopolis. . Not even usain bolt can! That’s right, when it comes to endurance, we can outrun wolves, cheetahs, and even horses. Shane It helps steer the hind legs by pointing in the direction the cheetah wants to turn. :-), Hey there, Wonder Friend Graham! They have Cross Country, Track, Winter Running Club, etc. Always keep WONDERing! SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -Grace S. The cheetah might be fast, but can he beat the undefeated westie dogs name "Snowy" and "Ramona?" Ava, hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii cheetahs are the best ! Thanks for visiting WONDERopolis. That’s fast, but it’s no match for the cheetah! We hope you had a GREAT Wednesday! Check these out: Unlike most other big cats, cheetahs can purr but cannot roar. Cheetahs are SUPER fast! #807 How Big Do Cats Get? You have answered 0 of 3 questions correctly and your score is: Subscribe to Wonderopolis and receive We had an AMAZING time making and flying our own planes. #ego #humility #creator #spirituality #life. The rest of us are a whole lot slower. However, their populations have plummeted, and they are now found sparsely in different parts of Africa. It can only run for around 20 to 60 seconds over a maximum distance of 1,640ft (500m). r/videos: The best place for video content of all kinds. :), They are AWESOME, Wonder Friend! Habitat loss. Cheetahs also have a flexible hip with free moving shoulder blade. Your Wonder Friend, I wonder how fast a panther can run! Please read the sidebar below for our rules. Agreed. Today’s Wonder of the Day is … not unless the human can run over 100 miles an hour....does that mean a human can catch a cheetah (they have been clocked at 70 miles an hour for … I'm pulling from memory, but I remember this being fun to research. Mar 25, 2015 - Can a Human Outrun a Cheetah? I meant to give you 4 stars, but my finger was too wobbly so I pressed 3 instead. Keep WONDERing! :), Thanks for sharing what you've learned about big cats, Monkey Geek! As they’re running, cheetahs use their tails to help maintain their balance and steer when sharp turns are necessary! :-), We have lots of Wonder Friends whose first names are Jared and Dori, Jewelle! You told me more about cheetahs than I ever knew. Now, these iconic cats are closer to extinction than ever before—if we don’t speed up our efforts to save them, we’ll lose cheetahs forever. The part I found the most interesting was that cheetahs can run more than 70 miles per hour. Today's wonder was really cool, I liked learning about how fast cheetahs are. TWODR! Dear Wonderopolis, I love cheetahs!!!! :), Thank you for sharing what you learned, David! These allow them to breathe in more oxygen when running. It sounds like you are very dedicated to running and the sports you play! We think cheetahs are super fast, super incredible, super cool and super WONDERful! This helps them circulate oxygen throughout their bodies more efficiently. Thank you for telling us about them and for leaving us another super creative, clever comment! Isn't it great we can all have different opinions?!? So how much faster are cheetahs compared to humans? thank you i hope i enjoy both wonders!! Thanks for WONDERing with us! :) 1. The cheetah is skilled at running down fast prey and can reach a top speed of 113kph (70mph). It would be fun. WOW HOW LOVELY IT IS TO MAKE A VIEW ON CHEETAH HUNTS. Not in sprints over short distances, but over long distances, such as in marathons. #1308 What Determines the Color of Your Eyes? Elite human runners, however, can sustain speeds up to 6.5 meters per second. Animals. 2014–2020 © National Center for Families Learning, http://www.wonderopolis.org/wonder/can-a-human-outrun-a-cheetah, © National Center for Families Learning (NCFL), Hey thanks for showing the animals it adorble and fun to learn about, no of course not why is that even a question unless its a fast robot. Most animals can outrun humans in a sprint. We agree! Our “sustainable distance” is also hard to beat. WOW ! What animal is that? We can not out run a cheetah :). :), We're not sure, Danny, but it certainly seems possible sometime in history! -a tragedy of the human mind. Jaymi Heimbuch. We think that is a GREAT thing to WONDER about! Thanks for WONDERing with us! :), Thanks for sharing your comment, DJ! Thanks for the link! :) Thank you for having a Wonder all about Cheetahs! Not in sprints over short distances, but over long distances, such as in marathons. In only two seconds, it reaches a speed of 47 mph. :-), Hello, Parker! The video shows the cheetah in his natural habitat! :), You're in luck, Wonder Friend Abanoub! If you have a specific question about cats, you can add it to our Wonder Bank! Cheetahs also have long tails that serve as rudders to stabilize and steer the animal. GREAT JOB! 1) Cheetah, 93 km per hour Check out this Wonder to you learn more about an animal that is black, white and certainly smelly! Sarah reached a top speed of 61 mph, which translates to 5.95 seconds in 328 feet (100 meters). In Africa, cheetahs have lost 76% of their habitats. When Cheetah is on full speed, half of the time it is on air with all four feet off the ground. Yes, a cheetah can outrun any bullet. Also, we did our paper airplane challenge yesterday and Austin was our champion. The name cheetah is a Hindu word meaning “painted” or “adorned.” Cheetahs have slender bodies, deep chests, and long thin legs. Hi, I loved today's wonder. It might not seem like it to many of us, but the human body was built to run. We think you'll enjoy Wonder of the Day #1308 What Determines the Color of Your Eyes? Great job!! Thanks for making learning fun. The top speed of a top athlete, who has trained specifically to be fast over many years, is about 40 km/h, and they can only keep it up for about 10 seconds. Scientists estimate that cheetahs can reach speeds between 70-75 miles per hour. Thanks so much for sharing your comment with us today...it ROCKS! :-), Cheetah Power sounds like a WONDERful way to go fast, Fiona! A human who can run at 6 miles per hour can do so for 10 minutes or more with a 2 minute rest. Wild cheetah do not interact with humans, generally. I love animals! Look back at this WONDER to learn just how much faster cheetahs are than humans. #cheetahs are beast. We think it would be cool to see one running in the wild (as long as we weren't too close to it!). A Cheetah can attain a top speed of between 65 mph and 75 mph with the ability to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in only three seconds. If you haven't I think you should try to because that is a cool wonder to wonder!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Those coats can be sold for a very good sum of money on the black market. Here's a great place to start: http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/cheetah/ :), Hey there, Maria! We think you will really enjoy exploring it! In fact, a fawn can outrun a human in just a matter of days after being born. Humans are arguably the fastest land animal due to our stamina. Thanks for WONDERing with us!! Lynx. Cheetahs have spots that are unique to each animal, like fingerprints that are uncommon in humans. In the grasslands, there are tall grasses. I think tomorrow's wonder is about balloons/helium, or like Grace S. said, rice. How slow we are becomes pretty clear when you look at the top speeds of some of the fastest animals on land. That’s three times faster than the top running speed for a human which is about 36kph (22mph)! Usain Bolt is the fastest human being in history. I am now hooked on a book about cheetahs. You can learn all about camouflage here: #342 Do Animals Play Hide and Seek? It can only run for around 20 to 60 seconds over a maximum distance of 1,640ft (500m). Can anyone confirm these numbers? Besides, cheetahs have a remarkably flexible spine. If you ask the average person which animal is the best runner on the planet, the most common answer would likely be the cheetah. Can you outrun a bullet? This wonder was amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's GREAT when we're learning and having fun at the same time! Over short distances, we can’t outrun many animals. We're glad you enjoyed this Wonder of the Day! By now, you know that you're not going to beat a cheetah in a race. :-), Hi, Tyler! We had SO MUCH FUN watching the cheetahs in the video run..we wish we could run that fast! Thanks for WONDERing with us! section. if a human race an cheetah will the cheetah eat the human because a cheetah eats meat and we are meat. They are surprisingly speedy. :-), Hi, Aparajita! If you have, you've probably had a more interesting race than you anticipated! All maps, graphics, flags, photos and original descriptions © 2020 worldatlas.com, Cheetah Population Worldwide: Important Facts And Figures, • Cheetahs can sprint at top speeds of up to 75 mph, • The fastest human sprinter averages about 23.35 mph, • The global population of Cheetah is fewer than 7,000. A cheetah can only maintain top speed for a few seconds, and then it requires a long session of rest. :), It's incredible to imagine a cheetah running that fast, isn't it Zoe? If you want to improve your speed, set some goals for yourself. Wild cheetah are not safe to interact with on foot in the wild unless you are an expert. However, their populations have plummeted, and they are now found sparsely in different parts of Africa. We hope you had as much fun learning interesting facts about the fastest land animal as we did! While greyhounds are fast, they don't accelerate quite as quickly or reach as high a top speed as the cheetah . Cheetahs have a skill that no other big cat has, find out what that is in our Animal A-Z section. I'm pulling from memory, but I remember this being fun to research. His "arrow" design went 14 metres and 80 centimetres. Cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world that belongs to the cat family. Thanks for sharing it with us! The great Olympian can reach a top speed of 27 mph, which is faster than a lot of animals. A human who can run at 6 miles per hour can do so for 10 minutes or more with a 2 minute rest. Cheetahs also have large nostrils. Help spread the wonder of families learning together. :-), It makes us so super happy to hear that you loved exploring today's Wonder, Arielle! Wow! Clearly, two species of roughly the same weight—such as, say, the human and the cheetah—can run at dramatically different speeds depending on their body design. It was super interesting to learn about their big nostrils that help them take in large amounts of air when they run, too! The fastest human is Usain Bolt, whose speed is about 44 km per hour. We hope you have a GREAT rest of the summer! Hi, No! The cheetah is the fastest land animal in the world. Your WONDER about which is the fastest animal in the sky would make an AWESOME future Wonder of the Day®! A cheetah is an organic creature that can sustain itself to travel for however far it would like to without stopping. Jack wanted to say that he loved watching and learning about the Cheetah! Have a WONDERful day! What do you think? Running at speed puts the cheetah’s body under strain. That equates to a speed of just over 23 miles per hour. So maybe you should set your sights on competing with some slower animals. Thanks for visiting this Wonder of the Day® and leaving us a comment to let us know what you think about cheetahs! the Wonder of the Day® via email or SMS. At the Summer Olympics, you’ll see lots of fast human beings racing each other. 70 mph, But Can’t Outrun Extinction. We liked the video and seeing how fast the cheetah can catch its prey. The adult T-Rex was probably more of a scavenger than a predator. :), They're both really cool creatures, aren't they, Jewelle? A cheetah can only maintain top speed for a few seconds, and then it requires a long session of rest. After a few weeks, time yourself again and see how much you have improved! By Benjamin Elisha Sawe on February 14 2020 in Environment. It sounds like you love running, sweetcookie101! Were you working on a specific project when you were researching this information? :-), Thanks for sharing about all the cool running opportunities students at your school have, Paige! Thanks for WONDERing with us, Abbie! THEY ARE MY FAVORITE ANIMALS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wonder 2011: How Does the Basilisk Lizard Run Run On Water? I love your video about Can a Human Out Run a Cheetah? Can a human outrun a crocodile? We think it'd probably depend on how hungry the cheetah was. Hi Wonderopolis, Humans can not out run cheetahs. The short answer is yes. Having four legs over two has its advantages. P.S. Can They Interact Safely With Humans? in a way that produces desired results without wasting materials, time, or energy, a flat, movable piece usually of wood or metal that is attached to a ship, boat, airplane, etc., and is used in steering, of or relating to the practice of science, that is, the study of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. Here's the full explanation of this animal's incredible speed. Asiatic cheetahs are found only in Iran. Check out the "A quick meal" section: http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-cheetah.html. So compare this to a cheetah who may maintain top speed for 12 seconds with a twenty minute rest. If so, take them to a local park or the backyard and get some exercise together. Have a happy wondering day Wonderopolis. Even with some conservation efforts in place there is a low number of Cheetahs that remain in the wild today. We think you are AWESOME! :-), Hello there, "Wonder!" XOXOXOXOXO, Their 4-legs are like motors of power and straight, their jaws, strong enough to brake a hard ball, and they never give up, their hearts and lungs very powerful, and they are the best dogs I ever had. Great wonder! It is pretty AMAZING how fast cheetahs can run, Peggy. At some point, every bullet will eventually hit the ground and come to a stop. Hi, I'm 4 years and I love cheetahs. Tomorrow's Wonder of the Day was designed just for you! He set the world record in the 100-meter dash in 2009 with a blistering time of only 9.58 seconds. CHEETAHS ARE AMAZING. Most animals can outrun humans in a sprint. Very fast! How Dangerous Is Mount Everest’s Death Zone? Cubs may approach a human out of curiosity as a kitten would. And I think humans could not out run Cheetahs!!! Here are some things I learned from today's Wonder. How does the tail help it steer sharp turns? One of the greatest threats facing cheetahs today is their habitat loss. Today, there are approximately 10,000 cheetahs left in the wild. Cheetahs are the fastest land animal in the world, yet humans can outrun them in distance. :) They are TOTALLY my favorite animal. Cheetahs are SUPER cool animals! Hi wonderopolis can a cheetah outrun a human? Talk to ya later ! We think it is funny that his name is BOLT. I like, Who's at the top of the food chain? Now that’s fast! We hope not! We're glad you liked this Wonder! I love cheetahs but I think that a human can't outrun a cheetah because they can run like 68 – 75 mph. Way to go! :-), We think cheetahs are AMAZING, too, Chelsea! We are undergoing some spring clearing site maintenance and need to temporarily disable the commenting feature. They are just amazing. :-), You're absolutely right, Caelah! Observe other life far superior than you, and perceive the higher force all around. This animal could outpace Bolt at about three times his top speed. Limited genetic diversity. This is very interesting information, Jay! Running at speed puts the cheetah’s body under strain. We appreciate your comment and we sure do hope you keep exploring all the Wonders we have to offer! Have you ever seen pictures of this animal? We have not tried to outrun a cheetah. Way to go, guys! Though we don't have any cheetahs, and we think they'd be happier in their natural habitat anyway, we're so glad to have you as our Wonder Friend! The cheetah has a … :-), We think your comment ROCKS, Charlie! Cheetah. Thank you for visiting today's Wonder of the Day®! We hope you'll do some more research of your own with the help of the Internet and library! It is an active day hunter except those found in scorching areas that prefer hunting at sunset to escape the high temperature. In the past, Cheetahs were found across the world. A human who can run at 6 miles per hour can do so for 10 minutes or more with a 2 minute rest. Today’s Wonder of the Day was inspired by Hayden from AL. They're really cool! Updated on: 12 Dec 2019 by Mahak Jalan. The list of threats Africa’s cheetahs (Acinonyx jubatus) face just seems to go on and on.The famously fleet-footed felines have gone extinct in more than 20 countries and seen their population decline from 100,000 in 1900 to about 10,000 today. :), That's a great question, Gracie! 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