The Cheetah is a large cat and is known for being the fastest of all the land animals. It can reach speeds of up to 70 miles per hour. The Cheetah can accelerate from 0 to 60 in around 3 1/2 seconds. This is faster than most sports cars! Cheetahs are mostly found in Africa, but there is a small population of Cheetahs in the country of Iran.