Sharp eyesight and raw speed make the cheetah(非洲猎豹) a formidable(令人畏惧的) hunter.
Cheetah mothers typically give birth to a litter(一窝) of three cubs(幼崽), all of which will stay with her for one and a half to two years before venturing(大胆前进) off on their own. When interacting with(相互交流配合) her cubs, cheetah mothers purr(咕噜咕噜叫), just like domestic cats(家猫).
Unlike most African predators(食肉动物), cheetahs hunt during the daytime. When they spot prey(猎物), they can accelerate faster than most cars: from 0 to 60 miles (96 kilometers) an hour in only three seconds.
Reaching speeds up to 60 miles (96 kilometers) per hour, cheetahs are the fastest land animal. However, running at this speed requires a lot of energy, and the cheetah cannot keep up a sprint(短距离疾跑) for long.