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How quickly can a cheetah accelerate from 0 to 60 miles per hour?
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Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) running in Kenya.
Cheetahs are capable of accelerating from 0 to 96.5 km (60 miles) per hour in less than three seconds. This rapid acceleration is a key component of their hunting strategy, allowing them to reach high velocities quickly during short, intense pursuits of prey.1