How many breaths per minute does a cheetah take while running?

While running, a cheetah takes approximately 60 to 150 breaths per minute.1

This rapid respiratory rate is one of several physiological adaptations that allow the cheetah to support the intense demands of high-speed sprinting. Because their bodies generate heat faster than they can dissipate it during these bursts of speed, their pursuits are typically limited to short distances of less than 200 to 300 meters.1