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It is undebatable that the cheetah is the fastest animal. Scientifically known as Acinonyx jubatus, the cheetah has exemplary acceleration, running from 0 to 60 miles per hour in under 3 seconds. However, whether the species belongs to the big cat family has always been debated. Many argue that big cat members must roar. Typical inclusions include lions, jaguars, leopards, and tigers. On the contrary, the cheetah only purrs, making its membership debatable. That aside, there are a lot of fun facts about these speedsters. We discuss the fascinating cheetah behaviors below. Cheetahs Social Behavior Of all felids, cheetahs...

Giant pandas are huge, black and white mammals found in the mountainous regions of China. Besides their adorable look, these lovely animals are known for their foraging behavior. They spend about half of their day feeding. However, there is more to like about these species than their looks and feeding patterns. For instance, their breeding and communication patterns are also worth exploring. This article highlights the various fascinating giant panda behaviors. Behavioral Adaptations of a Giant Panda Scientifically known as Ailuropoda melanoleuca, translating to “black and white cat-foot,” giant pandas have several behavioral adaptations to help them survive. Unlike...

A serval is a wild cat with golden yellow to buff coat and black spots/stripes. Native to Africa and distributed to the sub-Saharan countries (apart from the tropical ones), this species is taller than domesticated cats. Its average size is between 54 and 62 while standing, and adults can weigh up to 18 kg. Apart from its legs, a serval’s big ears are another telling difference separating it from most domesticated cat species. However, can servals survive in captivity? How do they communicate? Here is everything you need to know about serval behavior. Serval Social Behavior and Adaptations Servals...