• Question: Why does a jaguar is so quick?

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      Asked by Sismyke to Alex, Anaïs, Peter, Sarwat, Shreesha on 11 Mar 2015.
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        Peter Maskell answered on 11 Mar 2015:

        car or animal?

      • Photo: Anaïs Pujol

        Anaïs Pujol answered on 13 Mar 2015:

        The faster one is the Cheetah. Its speed can go up to 115 km/h. It has an aerodynamic body (light bones and flexible spin), powerful hip, thin body and small head. Its claws are not retractile (compare any others felines) which allow to have a light push like runners (but can’t climb on tree). Also, its powerful tail helps it to keep its balance.
        A jaguar can run fast but on short period, and slower than the cheetah, however it is strong and powerful. It can climb on tree.

      • Photo: Shreesha Bhat

        Shreesha Bhat answered on 18 Mar 2015:

        The car is quicker than the animal, i am sure!

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