To the reserve's predators – and especially its cheetahs – the tall grass is the best hunting aid of all. We all know about the cheetah's electrifying speed. Large nostrils and an enlarged ...

This story appears in the November 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. Anticipation ripples through the crowd. Fingers tighten around binoculars. Camera lenses snap into focus. No fewer ...

Cheetahs can reach speeds of up to 70 mph (113 km/h) in short bursts, making them the fastest land animals on Earth. The black tear-like streaks under their eyes help cheetahs reduce glare from ...

Cheetahs are one of the most awe-inspiring creatures in the animal kingdom, known for their extraordinary speed and agility. However, they are often lumped together with other big cats like lions ...

If all goes well, eight cheetahs - five males and three females - will make the 8,405km (5,222 miles) journey from South Africa to their new home in a sprawling national park in India in November.

Only 7,100 cheetahs are left in the wild, almost all of them in Africa. The Asiatic cheetah, which once roamed parts of India, is now only found in Iran, where there are thought to be about 50 left.

International Cheetah Day is observed annually on December 4 to raise awareness about the plight of cheetahs, the fastest land animals on Earth. The day aims to highlight conservation efforts and ...