The cheetah is built for speed. It has long, slim, muscular legs, a small, rounded head set on a long neck, a flexible spine, a deep chest, nonretractable claws, special pads on its feet for traction and a long, tail for balance.

Wildlife Gallery
From elephants to lions, bongos to shoebills, Africa boasts some of the world’s most recognizable wildlife, and some of the world’s most exotic. AWF’s Wildlife Library serves as a valuable resource whether you are a student, a curious naturalist, or planning a visit to Africa. The Wildlife Gallery contains useful information about a wide array of African animals and their habitats, behavior, diet, and the threats facing them today.