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Cheetah Cub Explores Savanna

From the archives of Discovery: This cheetah cub explores the African savannah. Learn more about cheetahs in this video from Discovery.

Cheetah Cub on the Savanna

From the archives of Discovery: A cheetah cub explores the savanna. Learn more about cheetahs in this video.

Cheetah Cubs Learn To Hunt

From the archives of Discovery: A cheetah teaches her cubs to hunt. Learn more about cheetahs, predatory cats, and hunting in this video from Discovery.

Cheetah Feeding

From the archives of Discovery: Watch as this group of cheetahs feasts on gazelle and zebras. Learn more about cheetahs and hunting in this video.

Cheetah Kills Gazelle 2

Learn more about how cheetahs hunt in this clip from the Discovery archives.

Cheetah Kills Rabbit

Cheetahs are built to chase speedy prey. Watch a cheetah take down a rabbit in this clip from the archives of Discovery.

Cheetah Kills Wildebeest 1

Cheetahs aren't fierce, but they're fast. Watch a cheetah in mortal combat with a wildebeest in this clip from the archives of Discovery.

Cheetah Kills Wildebeest 2

Cheetahs have speed going for them, but there's a catch -- they overheat easily. Watch a cheetah recover from a wildebeest chase in this clip from Discovery's archives.

Cheetah Safari

From the archives of Discovery: Check out this cheetah safari. Learn more about cheetahs, safaris, and Africa in this video.

Cheetah Speeding

From the archives of Discovery: Attaining speeds of 65 miles per hour, cheetahs are the world's fastest land mammals. Learn more about cheetahs in this video.

Cheetah Speeding 2

From the archives of Discovery: Attaining speeds of 65 miles per hour, cheetahs are able to chase down almost any other animal. Learn more about cheetahs in this video.

Cheetah Speeding 3

From the archives of Discovery: Attaining speeds of 65 miles per hour, cheetahs are the world's fastest land mammals. Learn more about cheetahs in this video.

Cheetah's a Tale of Two Kitties: Eating Habits

Cheetahs eat fast so they don't draw attention to themselves. These big cats go right for the meaty hindquarters and avoid the intestines and bones. Learn more about these cats on Animal Planet's "Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties."

Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties: Cheetah Heritage

Cheetahs are the most ancient of big cats. They used to roam Asia, Africa and North America. However only one species survived making cheetahs vulnerable to sickness. Learn more about cheetah heritage on Animal Planet's "Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties."

Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties: Hunt for Gazelle

A cheetah can dash from zero to 64 kilometers in three strides; however, they only catch a gazelle about half the time. Learn more about the hunt for gazelle on Animal Planet's "Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties."

Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties: Hunting Habits

A cheetah can go three days without eating, and the average lifespan is about seven years. Learn more about these cats on Animal Planet's "Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties."

Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties: Preparing for the Kill

While preparing for the kill, the cheetah's nostrils dilate and a protective membrane slides over her eyes to protect them while she runs.

Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties: Raising Cubs

Typically, 95% of cubs die before they reach maturity. Learn more about cheetah cubs on Animal Planet's "Cheetah's Tale of Two Kitties."

Cheetah: Race Against Time Built for Speed

See cheetahs in action, and find out what makes them so speedy in this video from Animal Planet.

Cheetah: Race Against Time Carbon Copies

Learn how near-extinction turned cheetahs into clones in this video from Animal Planet.

Cheetah: Race Against Time Cheetah vs. Canine

Can a dog keep cheetahs from attacking livestock? Find out in this Animal Planet video.

Cheetah: Race Against Time Feeding Time

A pack of cheetahs stalks the meat-mobile in this Animal Planet clip.

Cheetah: Race Against Time The Cheetah Lady

Meet Laurie Marker, aka "The Cheetah Lady," and find out why she has devoted her life to helping these animals in this video from Animal Planet.

Cheetahs Chase a Zebra

From the archives of Discovery: These cheetahs stalk and chase a herd of zebra. Learn more about cheetahs and zebras in this video from Discovery.

Cheetahs Hunt a Gazelle

From the archives of Discovery: This cheetah stalks and captures a gazelle. Learn more about cheetahs and hunting in this video from Discovery.

Cheetahs Hunt a Wildebeest

From the archives of Discovery: Cheetahs hunt and capture a wildebeest. Learn more about cheetahs and hunting in this video from Discovery.

Cheetahs in the Rain

From the archives of Discovery: These cheetahs wait out the rain on the savannah. Learn more about cheetahs and the savannah in this video from Discovery.

Cheetahs: Blood Brothers

Two cheetah brothers set their sights on a lone wild boar. Check out this Animal Planet video to see if they snag dinner or go hungry.

Cheetahs: Fast and Furious Running for Cubs

In this Animal Planet video, a new cheetah mom races to catch a meal for her cubs.

Dog.Friend.Hero: Dogs and Cheetahs Living Together!

Hopper the dog is a Cheetah Ambassador, playing with and relaxing cheetahs in a safari park program in Southern California.

Fooled By Nature: Cheetah

Learn about how cheetahs hunt and feed in this Animal Plant video.

Fooled by Nature: Scavenging Lions

On Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature," watch as lions resort to thievery for food. Rather than hunting and killing their own prey, lions will steal food from vultures, hyenas, cheetahs and even other lions.

Fooled by Nature: The Cheetah's Speed

On Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature," see how being the fastest cat can be a double edge sword. The cheetah can sustain fast speeds but only for short time periods, so it must be calculating when hunting prey.

Get Out There: Pronghorn Antelope

On Animal Planet's "Get Out There," the Wilder family teams up with a wildlife biologist to track down the pronghorn antelope. The pronghorn antelope is one of the fastest land mammals in North America.

Hyena Princess: A Meal for a Princess

In this Animal Planet video, Na'abi the hyena princess allows a pack of cheetahs to serve up dinner, then moves in for the rewards.

I, Predator: Cheetah vs. Warthog

A hungry cheetah, desperate to feed her cubs, goes after a baby warthog. Will the cheetah be successful or will the warthog's mom fend her off? Find out in this deleted scene from I, Predator.

Jaws and Claws: Cheetahs

Long honored for their elegance and hunting prowess, cheetahs are the fastest mammals on Earth. Watch one magnificent hunter take down prey and fend off greedy thieves in this video from Animal Planet's "Jaws and Claws."

Jeff Corwin Unleashed: Cheetah Hunts a Gazelle

On Discovery Kids' "Jeff Corwin Unleashed," Jeff is a firsthand witnesses to the speed of the cheetah as he watches one hunt down a gazelle to provide food for its cubs.

Kill of The Week: Cheetah on the Move

A Cheetah's blazing speed allows him to have pick of the heard of wilder beasts in this Kill of the Week video from Animal Planet.

Killer Clips: Cheetah vs Gazelle

This gazelle doesn't have a chance against the cheetah's speed, but the hyena has the last laugh in this Animal Planet video.

Killer Clips: Cheetahs vs Buffalo

In this Animal Planet clip, cheetahs and a buffalo do a deadly dance before a kill is made.

Life: Cheetahs Hunt Ostrich

Cheetahs hunt cooperatively to take down an ostrich.

Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom: Cheetah Fights Gazelle

It's cheetah against gazelle as a hungry cheetah breaks the norm and attacks an unsuspecting gazelle. Watch this video from Animal Planet's "Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom."

Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom: Cheetah Kills

Life isn't easy in the Serengeti. In order to keep their family fed, a cheetah must give chase to catch its dinner and keep its kill. Watch this video from Animal Planet's "Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom."

Natural Born Winners: Antelope

On Discovery Channel's series, "Natural Born Winners," we learn about antelope and their ability to run fast.

Natural Born Winners: Cheetah

On Discovery Channel's series, "Natural Born Winners," learn about cheetahs and their ability to run at speeds of 60 miles per hour.

Nature's Perfect Predators: Cheetah

The cheetah is a natural athlete and can capture prey while sprinting at 70 mph. Learn more in this video from Animal Planet's "Nature's Perfect Predators."

Night Cats on the Prowl: A Leap of Faith

What you're about to see has never been caught on camera. Under cover of darkness, a caracal stalks her prey: a white stork. Learn more about the caracal -- and why her kittens' lives depend on her success in this video from Animal Planet.

Planet 100: Yellow Haze Causes Havoc in China

Overgrazing, deforestation and drought bring on sandstorms in northern China, Chemicals in water are causing gender changes in marine life, and the cheetah has made a return to southern Angola.

Planet's Safari: Cheetah Safari

Cheetahs use their speed to attack prey in open daylight. They are the fastest land animals on the planet. Learn more about cheetahs and see one up close on Animal Planet's "Planet's Best."

Survival Guide: Serengeti: Cheetah's Physical Features

The cheetah isn't only the fastest runner, but it can also run farther than the other large cats. In this clip from "Survival Guide: Serengeti" on Animal Planet, learn about the function of the cheetah's special spine, tail and footwork.

Survival Guide: Serengeti: Cheetah's Speed

The cheetah is the fastest of all land mammals. In this clip from "Survival Guide: Serengeti" on Animal Planet we learn what features give them the edge.

Survival Guide: Serengeti: Hunting with Cheetahs

In this clip from "Survival Guide: Serengeti" on Animal Planet, learn what makes the cheetah the best hunter out of the big cats and what's on the menu.

Survival Guide: Serengeti: Serengeti National Park

In this clip from "Survival Guide: Serengeti" on Animal Planet we experience the Serengeti National Park and the most terrifying predators that reside there.

The Ultimate Guide: Big Cats: Athletic Cheetahs

Witness the speed and agility of the cheetah on Discovery Channel's "Ultimate Guide: Big Cats." The cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in as little as four seconds.

The Ultimate Guide: Big Cats: Hunting Big Cats

From the Maasai warriors of Africa to the British officers of Colonial India, humans have always hunted big cats for sport and entertainment. Learn more on Discovery Channel's "The Ultimate Guide: Big Cats."

The Ultimate Guide: Big Cats: The Cheetah's Plight

Once spotted by tourists, the anonymity that cheetahs need to hunt is severely compromised. To make matters worse, cheetahs are hunted by lions and other big cats. Learn more about cheetahs on Discovery Channel's "The Ultimate Guide: Big Cats."

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