Founder’s Briefs: An occasional series where Mongabay’s founder Rhett Ayers Butler shares analysis, perspectives, and story summaries. Vincent van der Merwe, champion of the cheetah, died ...

In the other corner, we have the cheetah, the fastest land animal on the planet, with a top speed of 75 mph. It’s an epic battle of man versus beast, and it’s sure to be a thrilling competition to ...

Diana has taken on lethal creatures like the Tetracide and stood up to literal Gods throughout Absolute Wonder Woman, though up until now, she had yet to encounter any of her classic enemies as ...

In the heart of Memphis, Cheetah University Foundation is transforming lives through the power of mentorship and sport. Founded by Montrell Lacy Jr., this nonprofit focuses on uplifting young men ...

When we think of the cheetah, our first thought often races to its unparalleled speed. Known as the fastest land animal, the cheetah can sprint at speeds of up to 60 to 70 miles per hour, making it an ...

India, which had declared cheetah extinct in 1962 due to over-hunting and habitat loss, is planning to revive the species after successfully bringing back dire wolves using ancient DNA. The Birbal ...

The Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences, in collaboration with the Zoological Survey of India, is striving to resurrect the extinct Indian cheetah. Scientists are in the final phase of whole ...

Instability, enforcement gaps and poverty combine to enable the rampant trafficking of cheetah cubs to the Middle East. Cheetah trafficking in the Horn of Africa has reached crisis levels.