6.2K views · 272 reactions | The surface of a cheetah’s tongue is covered with tiny, backward-facing spines called papillae, made of keratin. These papillae give the tongue its raspy texture, which acts like a natural comb or file.  Amanda. #cheetah #tongue #grooming #DidYouKnow #animalfacts #bestlittlezoointexas | Frank Buck Zoo | Facebook

3.9K views · 12K reactions | Curious, playful, and absolutely adorable! These two cheetah cubs are all about fun—chasing, tumbling, and exploring their world together. And just when you think it can’t get any cuter… one walks straight into the camera for the perfect close-up!  #CheetahCubs #PlayfulPaws | Cheetah Experience | Facebook

51K views · 1K reactions | Cheetahs have lots of features that help them sprint faster than anything else alive. Their bodies are tuned for high speed chases, from their flexible spines to their running spike claws. #BigCatsPBS | PBS | 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