that's not really true, cheetahs are about 55, 60 tops. if their life depend on it, maybe 65. cheetah can probably sprint for like 30 seconds at 65 but if they fail to catch their prey, they've lost the battle. a gazelle can run for a long time, cheetahs get so tired that they need to stop what they are doing, leaving them at risk. this is why they are selective, because a rat could kill a cheetah after a 1-2 minute sprint.
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