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Sarah Sets New World Record For 100 Meter Dash!

PetSugar — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 04:00:03 -0700

Cheetahs have long been hailed as the zippiest land mammal but just how speedy can these big cats go? Naturally, it's likely that cheetahs run as fast in the wild but Sarah, the pretty feline pictured here, set a new record for a recent race in Ohio. See the "course" and learn how her physical feline characteristics helped her reach a top finish time when starting this slideshow.

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Spot the Differences Between Leopards, Jaguars, and Cheetahs

PetSugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:00:21 -0700

A jaguar by any other name would still look as sweet . . . but it wouldn't technically be a jaguar. You see, even though some people call out these species interchangeably, I've zoomed into the photos from yesterday's Big Cats quiz to illustrate the spotty difference between the three.

Leopard (Scientific name: Panthera pardus): These cats have a pattern that looks flower like - called rosettes - in large numbers with a slightly different color inside.

Jaguar (Scientific name: Panthera onca): Jaguars' markings also include rosetted dots but they sometimes have spots in the center as well as a darker, thicker outline. Typically, there are larger rosettes in smaller numbers on this species.

Cheetah (Scientific name: Acinonyx jubatus): No rosettes here, the Cheetahs have solid, evenly-distributed spots.

Go forth, kitty expert, there you have it!

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The Scoop: Purdy and Wild Boy Have Baby Cheetah Boys

PetSugar — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 04:15:38 -0800

It's easy as one, two, three for these lil boys! While two of the cheetahs recently born in Cincinnati will go off to Columbus, one will remain at the Cincinnati Zoo as part of the Cat Ambassador Program - I have to mention that he's only 3 weeks old and has already started his very own blog, Cheetah Days! His name? Well, Tommy T of course, after Tom Tenhundfeld, the main keeper at the zoo's breeding facility. Tommy Too Cute is more like it!

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Cheetah or Leopard?

PetSugar — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 11:00:00 -0700

Do you know the difference between a cheetah and a leopard? Which one is featured here in this photo?

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Bai Ling's Cheetah Cat Probably Isn't: In the LINK of an Eye!

PetSugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:55:00 -0800

Expert cries bogus on Bai Ling's cheetah pet claims (the tattoo's real though) - Paw Nation
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How Zyrtec helps pets -Dolittler
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Kitty Digs Her Claws Into $1,200 Dog: In the LINK of an Eye!

PetSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:45:59 -0800

Cats can get a kick and scratch out of The Company of Pets - moderncat
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World's fastest man adopts cheetah 'Lightning Bolt' but not as a pet - Yahoo! News
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Did Spot Charcuterie Chicken breast get four paws up? - Haute or Not?
Kandi Burress rescues a stray named Sweetie - People Pets
Pups in Taipei can swim and frolic in a new hotel at $14 a day - Dogster

The Scoop: Purdy and Wild Boy have Baby Cheetah Boys

PetSugar — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:03:19 -0800

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Inseparable Snow Leopards Are BFFs For Life!

PetSugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 09:00:13 -0700

These baby Snow Leopards are two of a kind! New to the Toronto Zoo, these little guys can't get enough of each other's company and have been inseparable since they were born earlier this month. Playing in the grass is their main pastime, and zookeepers report that, as soon as it's time for meals and checkups, they cling to one another tightly - one doesn't want to be without the other! I know I can't tell these little ones apart, but can you tell the difference between a leopard, cheetah and a jaguar?

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These Zoo Babies Walk Within 30 Minutes and Outrun Humans at Four Days

PetSugar — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:00:32 -0700

How adorable are these two twin boys?! The very rare Peninsular pronghorn duo is only the second set born in the U.S. ever (remember the first set here). Not only do they have super big ears, they also have super speedy feet – pronghorns are the second fastest animal on Earth – next to the African cheetahs – in short distance running. Within 30 minutes of birth, babes are already taking first steps and, within four days, these antelopes can outrun humans. What's next? Adults can run up to 70 miles-per-hour and maintain a speed of 40 to 60 mph without showing any signs of distress for over an hour. Whoa!

To get a feeding frenzy of photos, read more.

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