Cheetahs are impressively large cats, but they aren’t quite as large as the fabled lion. Their smaller stature means that they’re compelled to prey on smaller animals that they’re capable of taking ...

WASHINGTON — There's a new 8-foot-tall resident at the Smithsonian's National Zoo! Linda the ostrich came to the zoo in November, and keepers there say she's keeping them on their toes. Cheetah ...

Ostriches can run at speeds of up to 43 miles per hour, but they are no match for the cheetah, which tops out at 75 miles per hour.