Cheetah : Science World Report

Dec 28, 2016 03:30 AM EST

Are Cheetahs In Peril? Numbers Decline As They Head Toward Extinction

Cheetahs, the world's fastest mammals, are racing toward extinction because of human development.

Dec 09, 2015 02:13 PM EST

Chewbaaka the Cheetah Reveals His Species Migrated from America to Africa

It turns out that the cheetah migrated from North America. After taking a closer look at "Chewbaaka," a male Namibian cheetah, researchers have found that this large cat started in America before traveling to the African plains.

Feb 02, 2015 09:11 AM EST

Elusive Saharan Cheetah Caught in the First Ever Closeups on Camera

Scientists and conservationists have caught a rare glimpse of the elusive Saharan cheetah over the course of a study examining their status as a species.

Dec 30, 2014 06:55 AM EST

Captive Big Cats Have Neurological Disorders Due to Poor Diet

It turns out that keeping large cats captive is, unsurprisingly, bad for their health. Scientists have discovered a high incidence of neurological disorders among captive large cats in the United Arab Emirates.

Oct 03, 2014 07:49 AM EDT

Humans and Not Hyenas May be Causing Cheetah Numbers to Plummet

Cheetahs are the fastest land animals on the planet, accelerating to as fast as 60 mph. Yet these large cats are in danger of disappearing, and now scientists have announced that humans could be partially to blame.