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Choose a Page:How do bats locate their food?*Which is the fastest mammal?*What is the smallest land mammal?How does a camel survive in the de...Why does a zebra have stripes?How can you tell a monkey from an ape?Which animal is called the 'walkin...What is a rhino's horn made of?Which animal is called the river h...How does a mongoose defeat a cobra?How does a lion catch its prey?How do kangaroos and wallabies run?How does the porcupine protect itself?What is the difference between the... Which is the fastest mammal? The cheetah can sprint in short bursts at a speed of nearly 62 mph (100 kph), faster than any other land animal. It stalks its prey until it is very close, then breaks cover and runs in long, fast strides.   Previous: Back Book: Best Ever Q&A Section: Nature Chapter: Land Mammals