Biology
The Biomechanics of High-Speed Locomotion in Cheetahs
Quick fact
A cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just three seconds, faster than most supercars, but can only sustain this sprint for about 30 seconds before overheating.
Why this is interesting
The cheetah is the fastest land animal, but how does its body turn raw muscle power into explosive speed?