I mean, this largely depends on how far away the cheetah is when you start running. They can sprint INCREDIBLY fast... for incredibly short periods of time. We're taking minutes, if that. Iirc srinting at that speed puts a decent amount of strain on their organs, as well as leads to overheating at a rapid pace.
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This is true for most animals, and is largely considered a reason humans became apex predators: we can go at a steady pace longer than most other creatures, and because we not only sweat but pant, we take longer to overheat.
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Plus... the cheetah still has to deal with the human once they catch it
One life hack I can share is this: on a safari, most of the animals you see are used to people and are not 100% wild. Except for Hippos and Buffalos, they are the assholes of Simba’s kingdom
What I mean is that a 100% wild cheetah knows it’s limitations and will sneak up on you. By the time you see it, it’s too late to escape. I worked at a park for 7 years, with lions, cheetahs, hyenas etc. The herbivores were the most annoying to deal with. Only danger from big cats is:
1. Their tongues have sharp bristles that can flay your skin. The goofballs are just trying to groom you as a sign of affection
2. If you annoy them they can aim and shoot piss
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This is true for most animals, and is largely considered a reason humans became apex predators: we can go at a steady pace longer than most other creatures, and because we not only sweat but pant, we take longer to overheat.
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Plus... the cheetah still has to deal with the human once they catch it
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Also: if a hippo runs at you I'm pretty sure you just die
1. Their tongues have sharp bristles that can flay your skin. The goofballs are just trying to groom you as a sign of affection
2. If you annoy them they can aim and shoot piss