6.8K views · 323 reactions | If you tune into the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute's Cheetah Cub Cam, you might see one or two cubs playing in the den. The cubs are starting to play independently. When cheetah biologist, Adrienne Crosier, tuned into the cam in mid-January, she witnessed this female cub rolling around and having a ball in the den all on her own. https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/cheetah-cub-cam | ZooBorns | Facebook

It's just so amazing to see these animals run! The cheetah is the fastest land animal on earth, capable of reaching speeds as high as 75 mph or 120 km/h. Cheetahs are predators that sneak up on their prey and sprint a short distance to chase and attack.While a cheetah's top speed ranges from 65 to 75 mph (102 to 120 km/h), its average speed is only 40 mph (64 km/hr), punctuated by short bursts at its top speed. In addition to speed, a cheetah attains high acceleration. It can reach a speed of 47