Altogether, 5 subspecies of cheetah have been described: Cheetahs are blisteringly fast and can reach speeds up to 64 miles per hour in 3 seconds, making them the fastest land animals in the world ...

But this relationship was exclusive to Kim - the cheetahs displayed their natural caution to any other human. Naturalist Kim Wolhuter reveals his extraordinary relationship with two cheetah cubs.

This story appears in the November 2012 issue of National Geographic magazine. Anticipation ripples through the crowd. Fingers tighten around binoculars. Camera lenses snap into focus. No fewer ...

Crosier. Scientists are working to overcome the conservation threats facing cheetahs like Freya. Due to human conflict, poaching, and habitat and prey-base loss, there are only an estimated 7,000 ...